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Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications

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ISBN-10: 0321426517

ISBN-13: 9780321426512

Edition: 8th 2009

Authors: Margaret L. Lial, Raymond N. Greenwell, Nathan P. Ritchey

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Key Message: Lial, Greenwell, and Ritchey continue their tradition of integrating relevant, realistic applications with current data sources to provide an application-oriented text for students majoring in business, management, economics, or the life or social sciences. The many opportunities for technology use allow for increased visualization and a better understanding of difficult concepts. In addition to MyMathLab reg; , a complete online course solution, a comprehensive series of video lectures is available for this text. Key Topics: Algebra Reference, Linear Functions, Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices, Linear Programming: The Graphical Method, Linear Programming: The Simplex…    
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Book details

List price: $185.33
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Publication date: 12/14/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1328
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 5.434
Language: English

Chapter R
Reference (shared with FM, CWA, and Brief)
Polynomials
Factoring
Rational Expressions
Equations
Inequalities
Exponents
Radicals
Linear
Functions (shared with FM, CWA, and Brief)
Slopes and Equations of Lines
Linear Functions and Applications
The Least Squares Line
Chapter Review
Extended Application: Using Extrapolation to Predict Life Expectancy
Systems
Of Linear Equations and Matrices (FM)
Solution of Linear Systems by the Echelon Method
Solution of Linear Systems by the Gauss-Jordan Method
Addition and Subtraction of Matrices
Multiplication of Matrices
Matrix Inverses
Input-Output Models
Chapter Review
Extended Application: Contagion
Linear
Programming: The Graphical Method (FM)
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Solving Linear Programming Problems Graphically
Applications of Linear Programming
Chapter Review
Linear
Programming: The Simplex Method (FM)
Slack Variables and the Pivot
Maximization Problems
Minimization Problems; Duality
Nonstandard Problems
Chapter Review
Extended Application: Using Integer Programming in the Stock-Cutting Problem
Mathematics of Finance (FM)
Simple and Compound Interest
Future Value of an Annuity
Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization
Chapter Review
Extended Application: Time, Money, and Polynomials
Logic (FM)
Statements
Truth Tables and Equivalent Statements
The Conditional and Circuits
More on the Conditional
Analyzing Arguments and Proofs
Analyzing Arguments with Quantifiers
Chapter Review
Extended Application: Logic Puzzles
Sets and Probability (FM)
Sets
Applications of Venn Diagrams
Introduction to Probability
Basic Concepts of Probability
Conditional Probability; Independent Events
Bayes` Theorem
Chapter Review
Extended Application: Medial Diagnosis
Counting
Principles: Further Probability Topics (FM)