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No calculus is harder, because calculus is basically a combination of algebra and trigonometry, so you need algebra to do calculus.
Also, calculus involves limits, differentiation, and integration. Integration makes algebra look like kindergarten.
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Meaningless question, ditto with the answers I'm afraid. These are not separate entities but all fields of mathematics, and you use algebra in expressing and solving mathematical problems. Calculus is NOT "basically a combination of algebra and trigonometry". You can differentiate and integrate trig. functions, but although calculus alone does not rely on trigonometry for its existence, its manoeuvres are all algebraic steps.
As to comparative difficulty, that is entirely down to you. If you find algebra difficult you will find trigonometry and calculus difficult, because algebra is used to describe those two (and any other) mathematical process. Algebra is not an isolated topic!
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What is harder geometry or pre-calculus?
Pre-calculus is supposed to be a stringent review of trig and algebra in preparation for calculus. So, pre-calculus, I would say.
Is calculus easier than algebra?
Yes.
What grade is calculus taught?
Calculus is usually taught two years after Algebra two. Between Algebra two and Calculus is Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus. We teach it in A Texas school at grade 12.
What course to take before advanced calculus?
You must have a strong basis in Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry. Usually high schools offer a pre-Calculus course which is somewhat of a conglomeration of the aforementioned courses. Then you would move into differential calculus, integral calculus, vector (multi-variable) calculus, and finally differential equations, which is considered to be at the top of the hierarchy of the calculus courses. So take Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry to get your strong foundation before begining the calculus sequence.
Do you need to take calculus before statistics?
Calculus is much harder than statistics, and don't really have anything in common other than algebraic process. Calculus is the study of rates, while statistics is probability.
Is Pre-Cal harder than Calculus?
Definitely AP Algebra (1)^2.
Is calculus harder than linear algebra?
The answer depends very much on your aptitude, and possibly your interest: there are no absolutes. Some people find calculus easy but not linear algebra and others are the opposite.
What is harder geometry or pre-calculus?
Pre-calculus is supposed to be a stringent review of trig and algebra in preparation for calculus. So, pre-calculus, I would say.
Is pre-calculus trigonometry easier than pre-calculus algebra?
If you have the option to take Pre-Calc Algebra, do that.
Is calculus easier than algebra?
Yes.
Are calculus and linear algebra courses hard for an individual who got an a plus in algebra?
you don't go from algebra to calculus and linear algebra. you go from algebra to geometry to advanced algebra with trig to pre calculus to calculus 1 to calculus 2 to calculus 3 to linear algebra. so since you got an A+ in algebra, I think you are good.
What is harder then calculus lll and if you have more then 1 answer then put it in order from hardest to least?
There are always other problems harder than what is called "calculus III" But what is learnt in calculus III is just basically the "stepping stone" for what is needed for more advanced math in later subjects, such as theoretical physics, protein folding, etc... For me, I determined that Calculus II was the hardest calculus course, then Calculus I, then Calculus III being the easiest. After that... there is linear algebra.... and don't let its name fool you just by having the word "algebra" in it... it is pretty much a HUMONGOUS pain in the buttocks
Is Elementary Algebra easier than calculus?
Yes.
Is Pre-Calculus hard?
You have to be solid in algebra 1, algebra 2 and geometry because it combines the 3 classes and adds more to it. Even then it can still be pretty challenging. If you are not prepared to do all of the work and study then it can be the hardest class you take in highschool. Some say it is harder than actual calculus.
Where did the word algebra and calculus came from?
algebra - arabic, calculus - latin
Will you fail calculus if you are good at algebra?
You'll certainly not fail BECAUSE you are good at algebra - you need to know algebra well, to understand calculus. So, it is not guaranteed that you will succeed, but if you are good at algebra, your chances are certainly a lot better than if your are not good at algebra.
How hard is physics if you are excellent at calculus and linear algebra?
That should probably be easy. Try it out to be sure.
