Question about Algebra 2

Test Preparation
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<p>hey guys I'm currently trying to self studying algebra 2 since my school class is really slow
however i want to have a solid foundation when i take pre calc next year. the problem is that the text book i have seems to include pre calc in it so im not sure where to stop. If someone could point me in the right direction? id rather do only as much as i need to considering i have other things to prep for.
Book Name: Amscos Algebra 2 and Trigonometry by Ann Xavier Gantert
Ch1 Integers
Ch2 Rational Numbers
Ch3 Real Numbers and Radicals
Ch4 Relations and Functions
Ch5 Quadratic Functions and Complex Numbers
Ch6 Sequences and Series
Ch7 Exponential Functions
Ch8 Logarithmic Functions
Ch9 Trigonometric Functions
Ch10 More Trigonometric Functions
Ch11 Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Ch12 Trigonometric Identities
Ch13 Trigonometric Equations
Ch14 Trigonoetric Applications
Ch15 Stats
Ch16 Probability and the Binomial Theorem</p>

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<p>buy the great courses series on pre-calc by bruce edwards when it’s on sale for 60-80 bucks and do that instead.</p>

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<p>Ok but don’t I need to know algebra 2 in order to start pre calc or can I skip it
I’m pretty much on ch5 on school quadratics</p>

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<p>The regular pre-calculus curriculum is mostly things you’ve learned in algebra II, plus a few other topics. If you are familiar with the above topics, pre-calc should be easy for you.</p>

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<p>Ok then one more question by finishing all of these chapters would I essentially be ready for math level 2</p>

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<p>The curriculum for courses like Algebra II and Pre-Calculus varies from school to school.</p>

<p>A typical Pre-Calculus course covers:</p>

<ul>
<li>Algebra Review</li>
<li>Functions and Graphs/Transformations</li>
<li>Polynomials & Rational Functions</li>
<li>Exponential & Logarithmic Functions</li>
<li>Trigonometry </li>
</ul>

<p>TRIGONOMETRY TOPICS INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

  • Radian and Degree Measures
  • Right Triangle Trigonometry
  • Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
  • Graphs of Sin/Cos/Other trig functions
  • Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  • Trigonometric Identities
  • Trigonometric Equations
  • Sum and Difference Formulas for Sin/Cos/Tan
  • Multiple Angle Formulas
  • Law of Sines
  • Law of Cosines</p>

<p>You only really need Algebra 2 for the little bit of Algebra your course has. Review Polynomials, Rational/Exponential/Logarithmic Functions.</p>

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<p>Ok them thanks so pretty much skip all the trig till I take it in pre calc next year </p>