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Finite Mathematics and Calculus With Applications (8TH 09 Edition)

by Margaret L. Lial

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Publisher Comments:

'KEY BENEFIT: 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®, 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 Method, Mathematics of Finance, Logic, Sets and Probability, Counting Principles: Further Probability Topics, Statistics, Nonlinear Functions, The Derivative, Calculating the Derivative, Graphs and the Derivative, Applications of the Derivative, Integration, Further Techniques and Applications of Integration, Multivariable Calculus, Probability and Calculus. MARKET: For all readers interested in Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus

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Table of Contents

Chapter R: Algebra Reference (shared with FM, CWA, and Brief)

R-1 Polynomials

R-2 Factoring

R-3 Rational Expressions

R-4 Equations

R-5 Inequalities

R-6 Exponents

R-7 Radicals

 

Chapter 1: Linear Functions (shared with FM, CWA, and Brief)

1-1 Slopes and Equations of Lines

1-2 Linear Functions and Applications

1-3 The Least Squares Line

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Using Extrapolation to Predict Life Expectancy

 

Chapter 2: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices (FM)

2-1 Solution of Linear Systems by the Echelon Method

2-2 Solution of Linear Systems by the Gauss-Jordan Method

2-3 Addition and Subtraction of Matrices

2-4 Multiplication of Matrices

2-5 Matrix Inverses

2-6 Input-Output Models

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Contagion

 

Chapter 3: Linear Programming: The Graphical Method (FM)

3-1 Graphing Linear Inequalities

3-2 Solving Linear Programming Problems Graphically

3-3 Applications of Linear Programming

Chapter Review

 

Chapter 4: Linear Programming: The Simplex Method (FM)

4-1 Slack Variables and the Pivot

4-2 Maximization Problems

4-3 Minimization Problems; Duality

4-4 Nonstandard Problems

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Using Integer Programming in the Stock-Cutting Problem

 

Chapter 5: Mathematics of Finance (FM)

5-1 Simple and Compound Interest

5-2 Future Value of an Annuity

5-3 Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Time, Money, and Polynomials

 

Chapter 6: Logic (FM)

6-1 Statements

6-2 Truth Tables and Equivalent Statements

6-3 The Conditional and Circuits

6-4 More on the Conditional

6-5 Analyzing Arguments and Proofs

6-6 Analyzing Arguments with Quantifiers

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Logic Puzzles

 

Chapter 7: Sets and Probability (FM)

7-1 Sets

7-2 Applications of Venn Diagrams

7-3 Introduction to Probability

7-4 Basic Concepts of Probability

7-5 Conditional Probability; Independent Events

7-6 Bayes' Theorem

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Medical Diagnosis

 

Chapter 8: Counting Principles: Further Probability Topics (FM)

8-1 The Multiplication Principle; Permutations

8-2 Combinations

8-3 Probability Applications of Counting Principles

8-4 Binomial Probability

8-5 Probability Distributions; Expected Value

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Optimal Inventory for a Service Truck

 

Chapter 9: Statistics (FM)

9-1 Frequency Distributions; Measures of Central Tendency

9-2 Measures of Variation

9-3 The Normal Distribution

9-4 Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Statistics in the Law - The Castaneda Decision

 

Chapter 10: Nonlinear Functions (Chapter 2 of CWA)

10-1 Properties of Functions

10-2 Quadratic Functions; Translation and Reflection

10-3 Polynomial and Rational Functions

10-4 Exponential Functions

10-5 Logarithmic Functions

10-6 Applications: Growth and Decay; Mathematics of Finance

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Characteristics of the Monkeyface Prickleback

 

Chapter 11: The Derivative (Chapter 3 of CWA)

11-1 Limits

11-2 Continuity

11-3 Rates of Change

11-4 Definition of the Derivative

11-5 Graphical Differentiation

Chapter Review

Extended Application: A Model for Drugs Administered Intravenously (new)

 

Chapter 12: Calculating the Derivative (Chapter 4 of CWA)

12-1 Techniques for Finding Derivatives

12-2 Derivatives of Products and Quotients

12-3 The Chain Rule

12-4 Derivatives of Exponential Functions

12-5 Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Electric Potential and Electric Field (new)

 

Chapter 13: Graphs and the Derivative (Chapter 5 of CWA)

13-1 Increasing and Decreasing Functions

13-2 Relative Extrema

13-3 Higher Derivatives, Concavity, and the Second Derivative Test

13-4 Curve Sketching

Chapter Review

Extended Application: A Drug Concentration Model for Orally Administered

Medications (new)

 

Chapter 14: Applications of the Derivative (Chapter 6 of CWA)

14-1 Absolute Extrema

14-2 Applications of Extrema

14-3 Further Business Applications: Economic Lot Size; Economic Order  Quantity; Elasticity of Demand

14-4 Implicit Differentiation

14-5 Related Rates

14-6 Differentials: Linear Approximation

Chapter Review

Extended Application: A Total Cost Model for a Training Program

 

Chapter 15: Integration (Chapter 7 of CWA)

15-1 Antiderivatives

15-2 Substitution

15-3 Area and the Definite Integral

15-4 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

15-5 The Area Between Two Curves

15-6 Numerical Integration

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Estimating Depletion Dates for Minerals

 

Chapter 16: Further Techniques and Applications of Integration (Chapter 8 of CWA)

16-1 Integration by Parts

16-2 Volume and Average Value

16-3 Continuous Money Flow

16-4 Improper Integrals

16-5 Solutions of Elementary and Separable Differential Equations (Section 10.1 of CWA)

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Estimating Learning Curves in Manufacturing with    Integrals

 

Chapter 17: Multivariable Calculus (Chapter 9 of CWA)

17-1 Functions of Several Variables

17-2 Partial Derivatives

17-3 Maxima and Minima

17-4 Lagrange Multipliers

17-5 Total Differentials and Approximations

17-6 Double Integrals

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Using Multivariable Fitting to Create a Response Surface Design

 

Chapter 18: Probability and Calculus (Chapter 11 of CWA)

18-1 Continuous Probability Models

18-2 Expected Value and Variance of Continuous Random Variables

18-3 Special Probability Density Functions

Chapter Review

Extended Application: Exponential Waiting Times

 

Tables

Table 1 Formulas of/from Geometry

Table 2 Area Under a Normal Curve

Table 3 Integrals

 

Answers to Selected Exercises

Photo Acknowledgements

Index

Product Details

ISBN:
9780321426512
Author:
Lial, Margaret L.
Publisher:
Addison Wesley Longman
Author:
Lial, Margaret L.
Author:
Ritchey, Nathan P.
Author:
Greenwell, Raymond N.
Subject:
Calculus
Subject:
Mathematics
Subject:
Finite Mathematics
Edition Number:
8
Publication Date:
December 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
1183
Dimensions:
10.23x8.17x1.81 in. 5.48 lbs.

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