Descripciones mejoradas de Syndetics:

This classic text provides a mathematical foundation for students in business, economics, and the life and social sciences.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Each chapter concludes with a Review and a Mathematical Snapshot
• Chapter 0 Algebra Review
• 0.1 Sets of Real Numbers
• 0.2 Some Properties of Real Numbers
• 0.3 Exponents and Radicals
• 0.4 Operations with Algebraic Expressions
• 0.5 Factoring
• 0.6 Fractions
• 0.7 Linear Equations
• 0.8 Quadratic Equations Mathematical Snapshot
• Chapter 1 Applications of Equations and Inequalities
• 1.1 Applications of Equations
• 1.2 Linear Inequalities
• 1.3 Applications of Inequalities
• 1.4 Absolute Value
• Chapter 2 Functions and Graphs
• 2.1 Functions
• 2.2 Special Functions
• 2.3 Combinations of Functions
• 2.4 Inverse Functions
• 2.5 Graphs in Rectangular Coordinates
• 2.6 Symmetry
• 2.7 Translations and Reflection
• Chapter 3 Lines, Parabolas, and Systems
• 3.1 Lines
• 3.2 Applications and Linear Functions
• 3.3 Quadratic Functions
• 3.4 Systems of Linear Equations
• 3.5 Nonlinear Systems
• 3.6 Applications of Systems of Equations
• Chapter 4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
• 4.1 Exponential Functions
• 4.2 Logarithmic Functions
• 4.3 Properties of Logarithms
• 4.4 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations
• Chapter 5 Mathematics of Finance
• 5.1 Compound Interest
• 5.2 Present Value
• 5.3 Annuities
• 5.4 Amortization of Loans
• Chapter 6 Matrix Algebra
• 6.1 Matrices
• 6.2 Matrix Addition and Scalar Multiplication
• 6.3 Matrix Multiplication
• 6.4 Solving Systems by Reducing Matrices
• 6.5 Method of Reduction (continued)
• 6.6 Inverses
• 6.6 Leontief's Input-Output Analysis
• Chapter 7 Linear Programming
• 7.1 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
• 7.2 Linear Programming
• 7.3 Multiple Optimum Solutions
• 7.4 The Simplex Method
• 7.5 Degeneracy, Unbounded Solutions, and Multiple Optimum Solutions
• 7.6 Artificial Variables
• 7.7 Minimization
• 7.8 The Dual
• Chapter 8 Introduction to Probability
• 8.1 Basic Counting Principle and Permutations
• 8.2 Combinations and Other Counting Principles
• 8.3 Sample Spaces and Events
• 8.4 Probability
• 8.5 Conditional Probability and Stochastic Processes
• 8.6 Independent Events
• 8.7 Bayes' Formula
• Chapter 9 Additional Topics in Probability
• 9.1 Discrete Random Variables
• 9.2 The Binomial Distribution
• 9.3 Markov Chains
• Chapter 10 Limits and Continuity
• 10.1 Limits
• 10.2 Limits (Continued)
• 10.3 Interest Compounded Continuously
• 10.4 Continuity
• 10.5 Continuity Applied to Inequalities
• Chapter 11 Differentiation
• 11.1 The Derivative
• 11.2 Rules for Differentiation
• 11.3 The Derivative as a Rate of Change
• 11.4 Differentiability and Continuity
• 11.5 Product and Quotient Rules
• 11.6 The Chain Rule and the Power Rule
• Chapter 12 Additional Differentiation Topics
• 12.1 Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
• 12.2 Derivatives of Exponential Functions
• 12.3 Elasticity of Demand
• 12.4 Implicit Differentiation
• 12.5 Logarithmic Differentiation
• 12.6 Newton's Method
• 12.7 Higher Order Derivatives
• Chapter 13 Curve Sketching
• 13.1 Relative Extrema
• 13.2 Absolute Extrema on a Closed Interval
• 13.3 Concavity
• 13.4 The Second Derivative Test
• 13.5 Asymptotes
• 13.6 Applied Maxima and Minima
• Chapter 14 Integration
• 14.1 Differentials
• 14.2 The Indefinite Integral
• 14.3 Integration with Initial Conditions
• 14.4 Some Integration Formulas
• 14.5 Techniques of Integration
• 14.6 Summation
• 14.7 The Definite