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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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    Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
    Publication Date: 23/01/2018
    ISBN13: 9780134674148, 978-0134674148
    ISBN10: 0134674146

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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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