Read the sentence.Algebra is a precursor for calculus because it will help students to be successful in the latter course.Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

A precursor is something that comes before and prepares the way for something else. In this sentence, algebra helps students succeed in calculus, so it is a preceding requirement. “Brief introduction” is tempting, but a precursor does not necessarily mean a short overview.

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