# Pre-Calculus

## Demo

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## Description

The **Pre-Calculus mentor** gives learners **concise, textbook-anchored explanations** with direct links to cited chapters—ideal for self-guided study. Powered by the **OpenStax Pre-Calculus 2e** textbook, it can list chapters, break down key topics, and provide step-by-step explanations with example formulas.

#### Typical Flow

1. **Access the mentor**
  - Use the link provided by the **ibl.ai** team and open the chat
2. **Confirm the textbook is loaded**
  - Check the **Data Sets** tab for the **OpenStax Pre-Calculus 2e** textbook
  - Ensure it has a **numeric token count** and **Visibility** is set to **On**
3. **Start the conversation**
  - Ask a direct question or use a suggested prompt (e.g.,
> “What topics are covered in Pre-Calculus 2e?”
)
  - The mentor lists **major chapters** and **core topic areas**, and offers **follow-up prompts**
4. **Dive deeper**
  - Ask specific questions (e.g.,
> “Explain functions and their properties”
)
  - Receive **clear explanations** and **example formulas**
5. **Check the sources**
  - Open the **Retrieved Documents** panel
  - View every textbook excerpt used along with **relevance scores** and **direct links**


## Audience

**Student · Instructor · Administrator**

## Want This in Your Courses?

Ready to give your learners **instant, citation-rich support** in pre-calculus?

Email **support@iblai.zendesk.com** and we’ll enable the **Pre-Calculus mentor** in your environment—or help you build a **brand-new solution** tailored to your institution.