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El. knyga: Finite Math For Dummies

(Bradley University, Peoria, IL)
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  • Išleidimo metai: 06-Apr-2018
  • Leidėjas: For Dummies
  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781119476443
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Use mathematical analysis in the real world

Finite math takes everything you've learned in your previous math courses and brings them together into one course with a focus on organizing and analyzing information, creating mathematical models for approaching business decisions, using statistics principles to understand future states, and applying logic to data organization.

Finite Math For Dummies tracks to a typical college-level course designed for business, computer science, accounting, and other non-math majors, and is the perfect supplement to help you score high! 

  • Organize and analyze information
  • Apply calculation principles to real-world problems
  • Use models for business calculations
  • Supplement your coursework with step-by-step example problems

If you’re not a math person or just want to brush up on your skills to get a better grade, Finite Math For Dummies is your ticket to scoring higher! 

Introduction 1(4)
About This Book
1(1)
Foolish Assumptions
2(1)
Icons Used in This Book
2(1)
Beyond the Book
3(1)
Where to Go from Here
3(2)
Part 1: Getting Started With Finite Math 5(58)
Chapter 1 Feeling Fine with Finite Math
7(12)
Getting in Line with Linear Statements
8(1)
Making the Most with Matrices
8(1)
Staying with the Program
9(1)
Getting Set with Sets
10(1)
Posing the Probability
11(2)
Figuring in Financial Factors
13(1)
Finding Statistical Satisfaction
14(1)
Considering the Logical Side of Mathematics
15(1)
Unlocking the Chains
16(2)
Getting into Gaming
18(1)
Chapter 2 Lining Up Linear Functions
19(14)
Recognizing Equations of Lines
20(2)
Identifying slope and its scope
20(1)
Creating different forms of the equation
21(1)
Writing the equation of a line
21(1)
Graphing Lines on the Coordinate Plane
22(5)
Graphing a line using two points
23(1)
Using the slope and y-intercept to graph a line
24(1)
Graphing special lines
25(2)
Determining Relationships between Lines
27(3)
Parallel and perpendicular lines
27(2)
Intersecting versus coincidental lines
29(1)
Solving for a Variable
30(3)
Chapter 3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
33(16)
Solving Systems Using Elimination
34(4)
Solving a system of two linear equations using elimination
34(2)
Using elimination to solve a system of three linear equations
36(2)
Solving Systems Using Substitution
38(3)
Solving a system of two linear equations using substitution
38(1)
Taking on a system of three linear equations using substitution
39(2)
Dealing with Too Many or No Solutions
41(2)
Too many solutions
41(1)
No solution at all
42(1)
Making Linear Equations Work for You
43(6)
Determining the profit
44(1)
Mixing it up with a solution
44(2)
Counting on change
46(3)
Chapter 4 Taking on Systems of Inequalities
49(14)
Ruling with Inequalities
49(2)
Graphing Linear Inequalities
51(14)
Creating graphs of systems
53(3)
Making graphs work for you
56(7)
Part 2: Making Use Of Available Methods 63(82)
Chapter 5 Making Way for Matrices
65(22)
Squaring Off with Matrix Basics
65(10)
Identifying matrices and their components
66(1)
Equalizing and transposing matrices
67(1)
Performing matrix operations and processes
68(7)
Investigating Row Operations
75(5)
Performing the row operations
75(2)
Creating inverses
77(3)
Applying Matrices and Their Operations
80(7)
Matrices and motorcycles
81(3)
Taking matrices to the zoo
84(3)
Chapter 6 Making Matrices Work for You
87(22)
Solving Systems of Equations Using Matrices
88(9)
Solving a linear system in two variables
89(1)
Forging ahead with four variables
90(2)
Stopping up short
92(2)
Multiplying by the inverse
94(3)
Discovering Multiple Solutions
97(2)
Applying Matrices to Tasks
99(6)
Considering input and output
99(4)
Distributing temperatures
103(2)
Taking Advantage of Special Formulas
105(4)
Inverses of 2 x 2 matrices
105(2)
Inverses of 3 x 3 matrices
107(2)
Chapter 7 Getting Lined Up with Linear Programming
109(16)
Setting Up Linear Programming Problems
110(8)
Making the problem structure work
110(2)
Solving a maximization problem
112(3)
Going for a minimum
115(3)
Going Three-Dimensional
118(7)
Maximizing in three dimensions
119(3)
Going for the minimum
122(3)
Chapter 8 Simply the Simplex Method
125(20)
Delineating Simplex Method Steps for Maximization
126(9)
Setting up for the simplex method
126(5)
Solving a maximization application
131(4)
Making the Most of Minimization
135(12)
Spelling out the format
135(1)
Stepping through minimization
136(4)
Giving minimization meaning
140(5)
Part 3: Using Finite Math To Tackle World Situations 145(84)
Chapter 9 Setting Up Sets
147(14)
Introducing Set Notation
147(4)
Describing large and small sets
148(1)
Special types of sets
149(2)
Performing Basic Operations
151(1)
Using Venn Diagrams for Better Views
152(9)
Elements shown
152(4)
The number of elements shown
156(5)
Chapter 10 Processing the Probability
161(20)
Introducing Counting Methods
161(6)
Multiplication method of counting
162(1)
Using permutations for counting
163(2)
Counting with combinations
165(2)
Determining the Probability of an Event
167(7)
Binomial distributions
169(2)
Using probability trees
171(3)
Applying Probability Techniques
174(7)
Games of chance
174(3)
Probability of being chosen
177(4)
Chapter 11 Counting on the Mathematics of Finance
181(14)
Considering Simple Interest
181(1)
Compounding Things with Compound Interest
182(6)
Continuous compounding
184(1)
Effective interest rate
185(1)
Presenting present value
185(3)
Analyzing Annuities
188(3)
Future value of an annuity
188(1)
Present value of an annuity
189(1)
Sinking funds
190(1)
Amortization
191(4)
Creating an amortization schedule
191(2)
Accelerating to payoff
193(2)
Chapter 12 Telling the Truth with Statistics
195(18)
Presenting Data Graphically
195(5)
Barring none with a bar graph
196(1)
Histograms
197(1)
Baking up a pie chart
198(1)
Stem-and-leaf graphs
199(1)
Measures of Central Tendency
200(8)
Meaning it with the mean
200(2)
Riding down the middle with the median
202(1)
Making the most of the mode
202(1)
Recognizing the geometric mean
203(1)
Comparing measures of central tendency
203(4)
Box-and-whisker plots
207(1)
Variance and Standard Deviation
208(2)
Variance
208(1)
Standard deviation
209(1)
Investigating the Normal Distribution
210(3)
Chapter 13 Logic
213(16)
Logically Presenting the Vocabulary
213(2)
Finding the Truth with Truth Tables
215(4)
Considering the conjunction
215(1)
Displaying the disjunction
216(1)
Looking into negativity
217(1)
Conditionally making statements
217(1)
Analyzing compound statements
218(1)
Equivalent Statements
219(2)
Studying the Conditional
221(1)
Analyzing Arguments
222(3)
Applying Logic to Circuits
225(4)
Part 4: Employing The Tools Of Finite Math To Expand And Investigate 229(50)
Chapter 14 Markov Chains
231(18)
Recognizing a Markov Chain
231(1)
Coming to Terms with Markov Chains
232(1)
Working with Transition Matrices
233(6)
Using charts and trees
233(3)
Dealing with diagrams
236(3)
Probability Vectors
239(3)
Absorbing Chains
242(2)
Making Long-Term Predictions
244(5)
Avoiding ruin
244(2)
Alternating even and odd
246(3)
Chapter 15 Playing Games with Game Theory
249(18)
Playing Fairly
249(3)
Playing by the Rules
252(3)
Matrix representation
252(1)
Vocabulary
252(1)
Vocabulary illustrated
253(2)
Getting Strategic
255(3)
Yielding to Domination
258(1)
Determining the Moves
259(8)
Finding no saddle point
259(4)
Getting down to business
263(4)
Chapter 16 Applications of Matrices and Game Theory
267(12)
Traffic Flow
267(3)
Battle of the Bismarck Sea
270(1)
The Game of Chicken
271(1)
The Prisoners Dilemma
272(1)
The Traveler's Dilemma
273(1)
Blotto's Rules
274(1)
Jack Be Nimble
275(6)
Nim with two heaps
275(2)
Upping the Nim stacks to three
277(2)
Part 5: The Part Of Tens 279(22)
Chapter 17 Ten Financial Formulas
281(8)
The Rule of 72
281(1)
Leverage Ratio
282(1)
Gains and Losses
282(1)
Determining Depreciation
283(1)
Total Return on Investments
283(1)
Expected Return
284(1)
Inflation-Adjusted Return
284(1)
Remaining Balance
285(1)
Future Value of Annuity Due
286(1)
Bond Pricing Formula
286(3)
Chapter 18 Ten Important Graphing Calculator Functions
289(12)
Graphing Lines for Intersections
289(1)
Adjusting the Window
290(1)
Entering Matrices
291(1)
Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Matrices
292(1)
Powering Up Matrices
293(1)
Finding Matrix Inverses
294(1)
Solving Systems of Equations Using Matrices
295(1)
Decimals to Fractions
296(1)
Counting with Permutations and Combinations
296(2)
Making Statistical Statements
298(3)
Glossary 301(4)
Index 305
Mary Jane Sterling is the author of Algebra I For Dummies, Algebra Workbook For Dummies, and many other For Dummies books. She taught at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years, teaching algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics.