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9780534665425

Finite Mathematics (with Digital Video Companion)

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  • ISBN13:

    9780534665425

  • ISBN10:

    053466542X

  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-04-03
  • Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

The new edition of Rolf's FINITE MATHEMATICS continues to offer flexible technology integration with a student-friendly, readable approach. Strong examples clearly illustrate the utility of mathematical concepts. Optional graphing calculator problems are included for instructors who wish to use technology into the course.

Table of Contents

1. FUNCTIONS AND LINES
Functions
Graphs and Lines
Mathematical Models and Applications of Linear Functions
2. LINEAR SYSTEMS
Systems of Two Equations
Systems with Three Variables: An Introduction to Matrix Representation
Gauss-Jordan Method for General Systems of Equations
Matrix Operations
Multiplication of Matrices
The Inverse of a Matrix
Leontief Input-Output Model in Economics
Linear Regression
3. LINEAR PROGRAMMING
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Solutions of Systems of Inequalities: A Geometric Picture
Linear Programming: A Geometric Approach
Applications
4. LINEAR PROGRAMMING: THE SIMPLEX METHOD
Setting Up the Simplex Method
The Simplex Method/ The Standard Minimum Problem: Duality
Mixed Constraints
Multiple Solutions, Unbounded Solutions, and No Feasible Solutions
What's Happening in the Simplex Method? (Optional)
Sensitivity Analysis (Optional)
5. MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Annuities and Sinking Funds
Present Value of an Annuity and Amortization
6. SETS AND COUNTING
Sets
Counting Elements in a Subset Using a Venn Diagram
Basic Counting Principles
Permutations
Combinations
A Mixture of Counting Problems
7. PROBABILITY
Introduction to Probability
Equally Likely Events
Compound Events: Union, Intersection, and Complement
Conditional Probability
Independent Events
Bayes' Rule
Markov Chains
8. STATISTICS
Frequency Distributions
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion: Range, Variance, and Standard Deviation
Random Variables and Probability Distributions of Discrete Random Variables
Expected Value of a Random Variable
Bernoulli Experiments and Binomial Distribution
Normal Distribution
Estimating Bounds on a Proportion
9. GAME THEORY
Two-Person Games
Mixed Strategy Games
10. Logic
Statements
Conditional Statements
Equivalent Statements
Valid Arguments

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