Math 124 UW *Need Advice*

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<p>I have a bunch of questions. I am going to take Math 124 this winter quarter and would love some advice from anyone who has taken the course in autumn or in past years.
The textbook says
2 P/S V.1 Calculus Single Variable (Custom) (7 E 12) W/ Webassign
Author Stewart
ISBN: 9781133292838
Status: Required.</p>

<p>1) When I buy it online at the UW bookstore through the course number, does that guarantee that I get the textbook and the online access code (all materials necessary).</p>

<p>2) The textbook is Calculus Single Variable Volume 1 7th edition. If any one has taken this course, does the textbook prove to be "necessary". As in, do you think its worth buying the Calculus Single Variable Volume 1 6th edition to save 70-80 bucks, if the material between the two editions is extremely similar. </p>

<p>3) And is the online access code necessary (I am assuming yes, its part of grade)</p>

<p>I appreciate all input, Class starts soon so I am panicking ab it!</p>

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<p>One more thing. If I were to buy the “new version”
Whats the difference between
9780538497848
9780538498692</p>

<p>I know one is published 2011, and the other 2010. But these are the new versions. Is there really going to be a difference if there is a two month difference between publication dates?</p>

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<p>1) Yes. (Unless used I suppose)</p>

<p>2) I don’t think that math changes a lot, so most likely what is different there is assignments. If your teacher will be using WebAssign for HW, I don’t think there should be a problem. If your teacher will be asking you to turn in HW on paper, then there might be some difference. </p>

<p>3) Depends on the teacher. But since this is UW and classes are big, I would assume that the teacher will assign online HW.</p>