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Table of Contents
I. A Library of Elementary Functions
  • 1. Linear Equations and Graphs
    • 1.1 Linear Equations and Inequalities
    • 1.2 Graphs and Lines
    • 1.3 Linear Regression
    • Chapter 1 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 2. Functions and Graphs
    • 2.1 Functions
    • 2.2 Elementary Functions: Graphs and Transformations
    • 2.3 Quadratic Functions
    • 2.4 Polynomial and Rational Functions
    • 2.5 Exponential Functions
    • 2.6 Logarithmic Functions
    • Chapter 2 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
II. Finite Mathematics
  • 3. Mathematics of Finance
    • 3.1 Simple Interest
    • 3.2 Compound and Continuous Compound Interest
    • 3.3 Future Value of an Annuity; Sinking Funds
    • 3.4 Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization
    • Chapter 3 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 4. Systems of Linear Equations; Matrices
    • 4.1 Review: Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
    • 4.2 Systems of Linear Equations and Augmented Matrices
    • 4.3 Gauss - Jordan Elimination
    • 4.4 Matrices: Basic Operations
    • 4.5 Inverse of a Square Matrix
    • 4.6 Matrix Equations and Systems of Linear Equations
    • 4.7 Leontief Input - Output Analysis
    • Chapter 4 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 5. Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming
    • 5.1 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
    • 5.2 Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
    • 5.3 Linear Programming in Two Dimensions: A Geometric Approach
    • Chapter 5 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 6. Linear Programming: The Simplex Method
    • 6.1 The Table Method: An Introduction to the Simplex Method
    • 6.2 The Simplex Method: Maximization with Problem Constraints of the Form ≤
    • 6.3 The Dual Problem: Minimization with Problem Constraints of the Form ≥
    • 6.4 Maximization and Minimization with Mixed Problem Constraints
    • Chapter 6 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 7. Logic, Sets, and Counting
    • 7.1 Logic
    • 7.2 Sets
    • 7.3 Basic Counting Principles
    • 7.4 Permutations and Combinations
    • Chapter 7 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 8. Probability
    • 8.1 Sample Spaces, Events, and Probability
    • 8.2 Union, Intersection, and Complement of Events; Odds
    • 8.3 Conditional Probability, Intersection, and Independence
    • 8.4 Bayes' Formula
    • 8.5 Random Variable, Probability Distribution, and Expected Value
    • Chapter 8 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
III. Calculus
  • 9. Limits and the Derivative
    • 9.1 Introduction to Limits
    • 9.2 Infinite Limits and Limits at Infinity
    • 9.3 Continuity
    • 9.4 The Derivative
    • 9.5 Basic Differentiation Properties
    • 9.6 Differentials
    • 9.7 Marginal Analysis in Business and Economics
    • Chapter 9 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 10. Additional Derivative Topics
    • 10.1 The Constant e and Continuous Compound Interest
    • 10.2 Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • 10.3 Derivatives of Products and Quotients
    • 10.4 The Chain Rule
    • 10.5 Implicit Differentiation
    • 10.6 Related Rates
    • 10.7 Elasticity of Demand
    • Chapter 10 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 11. Graphing and Optimization
    • 11.1 First Derivative and Graphs
    • 11.2 Second Derivative and Graphs
    • 11.3 L'Hôpital's Rule
    • 11.4 Curve-Sketching Techniques
    • 11.5 Absolute Maxima and Minima
    • 11.6 Optimization
    • Chapter 11 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 12. Integration
    • 12.1 Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals
    • 12.2 Integration by Substitution
    • 12.3 Differential Equations; Growth and Decay
    • 12.4 The Definite Integral
    • 12.5 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
    • Chapter 12 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 13. Additional Integration Topics
    • 13.1 Area Between Curves
    • 13.2 Applications in Business and Economics
    • 13.3 Integration by Parts
    • 13.4 Other Integration Methods
    • Chapter 13 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 14. Multivariable Calculus
    • 14.1 Functions of Several Variables
    • 14.2 Partial Derivatives
    • 14.3 Maxima and Minima
    • 14.4 Maxima and Minima Using Lagrange Multipliers
    • 14.5 Method of Least Squares
    • 14.6 Double Integrals over Rectangular Regions
    • 14.7 Double Integrals over More General Regions
    • Chapter 14 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
  • 15. Markov Chains (online at goo.gl/8SZkyn)
    • 15.1 Properties of Markov Chains
    • 15.2 Regular Markov Chains
    • 15.3 Absorbing Markov Chains
    • Chapter 15 Summary and Review
    • Review Exercises
Appendix A: Basic Algebra Review
  • A.1 Real Numbers
  • A.2 Operations on Polynomials
  • A.3 Factoring Polynomials
  • A.4 Operations on Rational Expressions
  • A.5 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
  • A.6 Rational Exponents and Radicals
  • A.7 Quadratic Equations
Appendix B: Special Topics (online at goo.gl/mjbXrG)
  • B.1 Sequences, Series, and Summation Notation
  • B.2 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
  • B.3 Binomial Theorem
  • B.4 Interpolating Polynomials and Divided Differences
Appendix C: Tables
  • Table I Integration Formulas
  • Table II Area under the Standard Normal Curve
Answers Index Index of Applications

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      Publication Date: 23/01/2018
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      Book Synopsis


      Table of Contents
      I. A Library of Elementary Functions
      • 1. Linear Equations and Graphs
        • 1.1 Linear Equations and Inequalities
        • 1.2 Graphs and Lines
        • 1.3 Linear Regression
        • Chapter 1 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 2. Functions and Graphs
        • 2.1 Functions
        • 2.2 Elementary Functions: Graphs and Transformations
        • 2.3 Quadratic Functions
        • 2.4 Polynomial and Rational Functions
        • 2.5 Exponential Functions
        • 2.6 Logarithmic Functions
        • Chapter 2 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      II. Finite Mathematics
      • 3. Mathematics of Finance
        • 3.1 Simple Interest
        • 3.2 Compound and Continuous Compound Interest
        • 3.3 Future Value of an Annuity; Sinking Funds
        • 3.4 Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization
        • Chapter 3 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 4. Systems of Linear Equations; Matrices
        • 4.1 Review: Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
        • 4.2 Systems of Linear Equations and Augmented Matrices
        • 4.3 Gauss - Jordan Elimination
        • 4.4 Matrices: Basic Operations
        • 4.5 Inverse of a Square Matrix
        • 4.6 Matrix Equations and Systems of Linear Equations
        • 4.7 Leontief Input - Output Analysis
        • Chapter 4 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 5. Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming
        • 5.1 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
        • 5.2 Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
        • 5.3 Linear Programming in Two Dimensions: A Geometric Approach
        • Chapter 5 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 6. Linear Programming: The Simplex Method
        • 6.1 The Table Method: An Introduction to the Simplex Method
        • 6.2 The Simplex Method: Maximization with Problem Constraints of the Form ≤
        • 6.3 The Dual Problem: Minimization with Problem Constraints of the Form ≥
        • 6.4 Maximization and Minimization with Mixed Problem Constraints
        • Chapter 6 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 7. Logic, Sets, and Counting
        • 7.1 Logic
        • 7.2 Sets
        • 7.3 Basic Counting Principles
        • 7.4 Permutations and Combinations
        • Chapter 7 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 8. Probability
        • 8.1 Sample Spaces, Events, and Probability
        • 8.2 Union, Intersection, and Complement of Events; Odds
        • 8.3 Conditional Probability, Intersection, and Independence
        • 8.4 Bayes' Formula
        • 8.5 Random Variable, Probability Distribution, and Expected Value
        • Chapter 8 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      III. Calculus
      • 9. Limits and the Derivative
        • 9.1 Introduction to Limits
        • 9.2 Infinite Limits and Limits at Infinity
        • 9.3 Continuity
        • 9.4 The Derivative
        • 9.5 Basic Differentiation Properties
        • 9.6 Differentials
        • 9.7 Marginal Analysis in Business and Economics
        • Chapter 9 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 10. Additional Derivative Topics
        • 10.1 The Constant e and Continuous Compound Interest
        • 10.2 Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
        • 10.3 Derivatives of Products and Quotients
        • 10.4 The Chain Rule
        • 10.5 Implicit Differentiation
        • 10.6 Related Rates
        • 10.7 Elasticity of Demand
        • Chapter 10 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 11. Graphing and Optimization
        • 11.1 First Derivative and Graphs
        • 11.2 Second Derivative and Graphs
        • 11.3 L'Hôpital's Rule
        • 11.4 Curve-Sketching Techniques
        • 11.5 Absolute Maxima and Minima
        • 11.6 Optimization
        • Chapter 11 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 12. Integration
        • 12.1 Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals
        • 12.2 Integration by Substitution
        • 12.3 Differential Equations; Growth and Decay
        • 12.4 The Definite Integral
        • 12.5 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
        • Chapter 12 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 13. Additional Integration Topics
        • 13.1 Area Between Curves
        • 13.2 Applications in Business and Economics
        • 13.3 Integration by Parts
        • 13.4 Other Integration Methods
        • Chapter 13 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 14. Multivariable Calculus
        • 14.1 Functions of Several Variables
        • 14.2 Partial Derivatives
        • 14.3 Maxima and Minima
        • 14.4 Maxima and Minima Using Lagrange Multipliers
        • 14.5 Method of Least Squares
        • 14.6 Double Integrals over Rectangular Regions
        • 14.7 Double Integrals over More General Regions
        • Chapter 14 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      • 15. Markov Chains (online at goo.gl/8SZkyn)
        • 15.1 Properties of Markov Chains
        • 15.2 Regular Markov Chains
        • 15.3 Absorbing Markov Chains
        • Chapter 15 Summary and Review
        • Review Exercises
      Appendix A: Basic Algebra Review
      • A.1 Real Numbers
      • A.2 Operations on Polynomials
      • A.3 Factoring Polynomials
      • A.4 Operations on Rational Expressions
      • A.5 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
      • A.6 Rational Exponents and Radicals
      • A.7 Quadratic Equations
      Appendix B: Special Topics (online at goo.gl/mjbXrG)
      • B.1 Sequences, Series, and Summation Notation
      • B.2 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
      • B.3 Binomial Theorem
      • B.4 Interpolating Polynomials and Divided Differences
      Appendix C: Tables
      • Table I Integration Formulas
      • Table II Area under the Standard Normal Curve
      Answers Index Index of Applications

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