College Algebra and Calculus: An Applied Approach 2nd edition

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Ron Larson and Anne V. Hodgkins
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 0: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
    • 0.1: Real Numbers: Order and Absolute Value
    • 0.2: The Basic Rules of Algebra
    • 0.3: Integer Exponents
    • 0.4: Radicals and Rational Exponents
    • 0.5: Polynomials and Special Products
    • 0.6: Factoring
    • 0.7: Fractional Expressions
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities
    • 1.1: Linear Equations
    • 1.2: Mathematical Modeling
    • 1.3: Quadratic Equations
    • 1.4: The Quadratic Formula
    • 1.5: Other Types of Equations
    • 1.6: Linear Inequalities
    • 1.7: Other Types of Inequalities
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 2: Functions and Graphs
    • 2.1: Graphs of Equations
    • 2.2: Lines in the Plane
    • 2.3: Linear Modeling and Direct Variation
    • 2.4: Functions
    • 2.5: Graphs of Functions
    • 2.6: Transformations of Functions
    • 2.7: The Algebra of Functions
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 3: Polynomial and Rational Functions
    • 3.1: Quadratic Functions and Models
    • 3.2: Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
    • 3.3: Polynomial Division
    • 3.4: Real Zeros of Polynomials Functions
    • 3.5: Complex Numbers
    • 3.6: The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
    • 3.7: Rational Functions
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 4: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • 4.1: Inverse Functions
    • 4.2: Exponential Functions
    • 4.3: Logarithmic Functions
    • 4.4: Properties of Logarithms
    • 4.5: Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
    • 4.6: Exponential and Logarithmic Models
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 5: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
    • 5.1: Solving Systems Using Substitution
    • 5.2: Solving Systems Using Elimination
    • 5.3: Linear Systems in Three or More Variables
    • 5.4: Systems of Inequalities
    • 5.5: Linear Programming
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 6: Matrices and Determinants
    • 6.1: Matrices and Linear Systems
    • 6.2: Operations with Matrices
    • 6.3: The Inverse of a Square-Matrix
    • 6.4: The Determinant of a Square-Matrix
    • 6.5: Applications of Matrices and Determinants
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 7: Limits and Derivatives
    • 7.1: Limits
    • 7.2: Continuity
    • 7.3: The Derivative and the Slope of a Graph
    • 7.4: Some Rules for Differentiation
    • 7.5: Rates of Change: Velocity and Marginals
    • 7.6: The Product and Quotient Rules
    • 7.7: The Chain Rule
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 8: Applications of the Derivative
    • 8.1: Higher-Order Derivatives
    • 8.2: Implicit Differentiation
    • 8.3: Related Rates
    • 8.4: Increasing and Decreasing Functions
    • 8.5: Extrema and the First-Derivative Test
    • 8.6: Concavity and the Second-Derivative Test
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 9: Further Applications of the Derivative
    • 9.1: Optimization Problems
    • 9.2: Business and Economic Applications
    • 9.3: Asymptotes
    • 9.4: Curve-Sketching: A Summary
    • 9.5: Differentials and Marginal Analysis
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 10: Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • 10.1: Exponential Functions
    • 10.2: Natural Exponential Functions
    • 10.3: Derivatives of Exponential Functions
    • 10.4: Logarithmic Functions
    • 10.5: Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
    • 10.6: Exponential Growth and Decay
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 11: Integration and Its Applications
    • 11.1: Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals
    • 11.2: Integration by Substitution and The General Power Rule
    • 11.3: Exponential and Logarithmic Integrals
    • 11.4: Area and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
    • 11.5: The Area of a Region Bounded by Two Graphs
    • 11.6: The Definite Integral as the Limit of a Sum
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 12: Techniques of Integration
    • 12.1: Integration by Parts and Present Value
    • 12.2: Integration Tables
    • 12.3: Numerical Integration
    • 12.4: Improper Integrals
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 13: Functions of Several Variables
    • 13.1: The Three-Dimensional Coordinate System
    • 13.2: Surfaces in Space
    • 13.3: Functions of Several Variables
    • 13.4: Partial Derivatives
    • 13.5: Extrema of Functions of Two Variables
    • 13.6: Lagrange Multipliers
    • 13.7: Least Squares Regression Analysis
    • 13.8: Double Integrals and Area in the Plane
    • 13.9: Applications of Double Integrals
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 14: Trigonometric Functions (Web)*
    • 14.1: Radian Measure of Angles
    • 14.2: The Trigonometric Functions
    • 14.3: Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
    • 14.4: Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
    • 14.5: Integrals of Trigonometric Functions
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 15: Series and Taylor Polynomials (Web)*
    • 15.1: Sequences and Summation Notation
    • 15.2: Arithmetic Sequences and Partial Sums
    • 15.3: Geometric Sequences and Series
    • 15.4: Series and Convergence
    • 15.5: _-Series and Ratio Test
    • 15.6: Power Series and Taylor's Theorem
    • 15.7: Taylor Polynomials
    • 15.8: Newton's Method
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Chapter 16: Probability (Web)
    • 16.1: Counting Principals
    • 16.2: Probability
    • 16.3: Discrete and Continuous Random Variables
    • 16.4: Expected Value and Variance
    • 16.5: Mathematical Induction
    • 16.6: The Binomial Theorem
    • Review Exercises
    • Test Yourself

  • Appendix A: An Introduction to Graphing Utilities (Web)
  • Appendix B: Conic Sections (Web)*
    • B.1: Conic Sections
    • B.2: Conic Sections and Translations

  • Appendix C: Further Concepts in Statistics (Web)*
    • C.1: Data and Linear Modeling
    • C.2: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion

  • Appendix D: Properties and Measurement (Web)*
    • D.1: Review of Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry
    • D.2: Units of Measurement

  • Appendix E: Alternate Introduction to the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (Web)
  • Appendix F: Differential Equations (Web)*
    • F.1: Solutions of Differential Equations
    • F.2: Separation of Variables
    • F.3: First-Order Linear Differential Equations
    • F.4: Applications of Differential Equations

  • Appendix G: Formulas (Web)
    • G.1: Differentiation and Integration Formulas
    • G.2: Formulas from Business and Finance

  • Appendix H: Graphing Utility Programs (Web)

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