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Finite Mathematics and Its Application

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ISBN-10: 0131873644

ISBN-13: 9780131873643

Edition: 9th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Larry J. Goldstein, David I. Schneider, Martha J. Siegel

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A ldquo;tried and truerdquo; favorite of both students and instructors alike, this text offers extremely readable coverage of the principles of finite mathematics and their applications in business, social science, and the life sciences. Topics are presented in a straightforward, interesting manner, with considerable attention given to the applications of the mathematics. The goal is for the students mathematical maturity and appreciation for the usefulness of mathematics to grow simultaneously. Many sections contain specially designed technology exercises.
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Book details

List price: $147.33
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 736
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.278
Language: English

Goldstein-Villanova University

Preface
Index of Applications
Linear Equations and Straight Lines
Coordinate Systems and Graphs
Linear Inequalities
The Intersection Point of a Pair of Lines
The Slope of a Straight Line
The Method of Least Squares Chapter Project: Break-even Analysis
Matrices
Solving Systems of Linear Equations, I
Solving Systems of Linear Equations, II
Arithmetic Operations on Matrices
The Inverse of a Matrix
The Gauss-Jordan Method for Calculating Inverses
Input-Output Analysis Chapter Project: Population Dynamics
Linear Programming, A Geometric Approach
A Linear Programming Problem
Linear Programming, I
Linear Programming, II Chapter Project: Shadow Prices
The Simplex Method
Slack Variables and the Simplex Tableau
The Simplex Method, I: Maximum Problems
The Simplex Method, II: Minimum Problems
Sensitivity Analysis and Matrix Formulations of Linear Programming Problems
Duality Chapter Project: Shadow Prices
Sets and Counting
Sets
A Fundamental Principle of Counting
Venn Diagrams and Counting
The Multiplication Principle
Permutations and Combinations
Further Counting Problems
The Binomial Theorem
Multinomial Coefficients and Partitions Chapter Project: Pascal's Triangle
Probability
Introduction
Experiments, Outcomes, and Events
Assignment of Probabilities
Calculating Probabilities of Events
Conditional Probability and Independence
Tree Diagrams
Bayes' Theorem
Simulation Chapter Project: Two Paradoxes
Probability and Statistics
Representation of Data
Frequency and Probability Distributions
Binomial Trials
The Mean
The Variance and Standard Deviation
The Normal Distribution
Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution Chapter Project: An Unexpected Expected Value
Markov Processes
The Transition Matrix
Regular Stochastic Matrices
Absorbing Stochastic Matrices Chapter Project: Doubly Stochastic Matrices
The Theory of Games
Games and Strategies
Mixed Strategies
Determining Optimal Mixed Strategies Chapter Project: Simulating the Outcomes of Mixed-Strategy Games
The Mathematics of Finance
Interest
Annuities
Amortization of Loans
Personal Financial Decisions Chapter Project: Two Items of Interest
Difference Equations and Mathematical Models
Introduction to Difference Equations, I
Introduction to Difference Equations, II
Graphing Difference Equations
Mathematics of Personal Finance
Modelling with Difference Equations Chapter Project: Connections to Markov Processes
Logic
Introduction to Logic
Truth Tables
Implication
Logical Implication and Equivalence
Valid Argument
Predicate Calculus
Logic Circuits Chapter Project: A Logic Puzzle
Tables
Using the TI-83, TI-83 Plus, and TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculators
Spreadsheet Fundamentals