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Is Basic mathematics by Serge Lang sufficient for me to prepare myself for calculus?

nae
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I want to start learning calculus(for free time along with starting it for my degree), but I want to make sure I would have a somewhat smooth time understanding it.

1 hour ago, nae said:

I want to make sure I would have a somewhat smooth time

That's a pun. Calculus could be described as the study of "somewhat smooth" functions. 

Here are some opinions on the book.

https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/3763425/is-basic-mathematics-by-serge-lang-rigorous

and of course the Amazon reviews have some more.

https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Mathematics-Serge-Lang/dp/0387967877

Most reviews are positive. 

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