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    Calculus Re-Learning Calculus 1 - Tips for Starting University

    Yeah that makes since once I started to think about it. I guess where I'm most uncomfortable with my skills is 1) cones/shells/cylinders, I never really understood those. 2) integreals where it is like 5x^6 + 17x^5 ... 20x +4 over (x+6)(2x^2+8)^2(4x^3+1)
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    Calculus Re-Learning Calculus 1 - Tips for Starting University

    @axmls i just found the course set up and instruction difficult to follow. When it come to calculus one I'm sure I could get my Barron's review book and within a few weeks be back at the five level. The problem is that I'm memorizing, not understanding the concepts behind what I am doing. Like I...
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    Calculus Re-Learning Calculus 1 - Tips for Starting University

    The book by Spivaks seems to have good reviews but a common complaint is that it is tough for beginners. Would this book be suitable since I have already taken Calc 1 and precalc (pre calc was 3 years ago)? I do plan on being a math major so maybe it will help in that sense too.
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    Calculus Re-Learning Calculus 1 - Tips for Starting University

    Hello! I will be starting university in August and I plan on starting with Calc 2 and skipping Calc 1 to save myself some time. I received a 5 on my Calc AB exam but it has been awhile and I have forgotten a lot. The courses I will be taking my first semester require Calculus 1 as prerequisite...
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