This 4-part treatment begins with algebra and analytic geometry and proceeds to an exploration of the calculus of algebraic functions and transcendental functions and applications. 1985 edition. Includes 310 figures and 18 tables.

A print version of Chapters 0-3 from Dale Hoffman's Contemporary Calculus, an open-source calculus text. These chapters cover the concepts of differential calculus (limits, definition of derivative, differentiation rules, and applications). Newly edited and typeset in LaTeX for improved readability. March 23, 2015, printing corrects 14 minor typos and adds 40 problems. Free PDF version available at: www.contemporarycalculus.com

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