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Topics in Contemporary Mathematics, Enhanced Edition

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ISBN-10: 0538737794

ISBN-13: 9780538737791

Edition: 9th 2010 (Revised)

Authors: Ignacio Bello, Jack R. Britton, Anton Kaul

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Written for the Math for Liberal Arts course, TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS helps users see math at work in the world by presenting problem solving in purposeful and meaningful contexts. Many of the problems in the book demonstrate how math relates to subjects—such as sociology, psychology, business, and technology—that generally interest users. This Enhanced Edition includes instant access to WebAssign®, the most widely-used and reliable homework system. WebAssign® presents over 500 problems, as well as links to relevant book sections, that help users grasp the concepts needed to succeed in this course. As an added bonus, the Start Smart Guide has been bound into this book. This guide…    
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Book details

List price: $339.95
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Brooks/Cole
Publication date: 7/16/2009
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 1056
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.4
Language: English

Ignacio Bello attended the University of South Florida (USF), wherehe earned a B.A. and M.A. in Mathematics. He beganteaching at USF in 1967, and in 1971 became a memberof the Faculty at Hillsborough Community College(HCC) and Coordinator of the Math and SciencesDepartment. Professor Bello instituted the USF/HCCremedial program, a program that started with 17 students taking Intermediate Algebra and grew to more than 800students with courses covering Developmental English, Reading, and Mathematics. Aside from the present series ofbooks (Basic College Mathematics, Introductory Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra), Professor Bello is the authorof more than 40 textbooks including Topics in…    

Problem Solving
Inductive Reasoning
Estimation: A Problem Solving Tool
Graph Interpretation: A Problem-Solving Tool
Sets
Sets: A Problem-Solving Tool
Set Operations
Venn Diagrams
The Number of Elements in a Set: A Problem-Solving Tool
Infinite Sets
Logic
Statements
Truth Tables: A Problem-Solving Tool
The Conditional and the Biconditional
Variations of the Conditional and Implications
Euler Diagrams: A Problem-Solving Tool
Truth Tables and Validity Arguments
Switching Networks: A Problem-Solving Tool
Numeration Systems
Egyptian, Babylonian, and Roman Numeration Systems
The Hindu-Arabic (Decimal) System
Number Systems with Bases Other Than
Binary Arithmetic
Octal and Hexadecimal Arithmetic
Number Theory And The Real Numbers
Number Theory: Primes and Composites
Whole Numbers, Integers, and Order of Operations
The Rational Numbers
Decimals, Scientific Notation, and Significant Digits
Rationals as Decimals: Percents
Real Numbers, Square Roots, and Decimal Representation
Radicals
Number Sequences
Equations, Inequalities, And Problem Solving
Solutions of First-Degree Sentences
Graphs of Algebraic Sentences
Sentences Involving Absolute Values
Quadratic Equations
Modeling and Problem Solving
Ratio, Proportion, and Variation
Functions And Graphs
Graphing Relations and Functions
Linear Functions, Relations, and Applications
Slopes and Equations of a Line
Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Two Linear Equations in Two Variables
Linear Inequalities
Linear Programming
Geometry
Points, Lines, Planes, and Angles
Triangles and Other Polygons
Perimeter and Circumference
Area Measure and the Pythagorean Theorem
Volume and Surface Area
Networks, Non-Euclidean Geometry, and Topology
Right Triangle Trigonometry
Chaos and Fractals
Mathematical Systems And Matrices
Matrix Operations
Solving Systems of Linear Equations with Matrices
Clock and Modular Arithmetic
Abstract Mathematical Systems: Groups and Fields
Game Theory
Counting Techniques
The Sequential Counting Principle (SCP): A Problem-Solving Tool
Permutations
Combinations
Miscellaneous Counting Methods
Probability
Sample Spaces and Probability
Counting Techniques and Probability
Computation of Probability
Conditional Probability
Independent Events
Odds and Mathematical Expectation
Statistics
Sampling and Frequency Distribution
Measures of Central Tendency: The Mean, Median, and Mode
Measures of Depression: The Range and Standard Deviation
The Normal Distribution: A Problem Solving Tool
Statistical Graphs: A Problem-Solving Tool
Making Predictions: Linear Regression
Scattergrams and Correlation
Your Money And Your Math
Interest, Taxes, and Discounts
Credit Cards and Consumer Credit
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and the Rules of
Buying a House
Investing in Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
Voting And Apportionment. (Online Only) Voting Systems
Voting Objections
Apportionment Methods
Apportionment Objections
Graph Theory. (Online Only) Introduction to Graph Theory
Euler Paths and Euler Circuits
Hamilton Paths and Hamilton Circuits
Trees
Appendix: The Metric System. (Online Only)
Metric Units of Measurement
Convert If You Must