Applied Mathematics for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences 7th edition

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Soo T. Tan
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Algebra
    • 1.1: Real Numbers
    • 1.2: Polynomials
    • 1.3: Factoring Polynomials
    • 1.4: Rational Expressions
    • 1.5: Integral Exponents
    • 1.6: Solving Equations
    • 1.7: Rational Exponents and Radicals
    • 1.8: Quadratic Equations
    • 1.9: Inequalities and Absolute Value
    • 1: Concept Review Questions
    • 1: Review Exercises
    • 1: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 2: Functions and Their Graphs
    • 2.1: The Cartesian Coordinate System and Straight Lines
    • 2.2: Equations of Lines
    • 2.3: Functions and Their Graphs
    • 2.4: The Algebra of Functions
    • 2.5: Linear Functions
    • 2.6: Quadratic Functions
    • 2.7: Functions and Mathematical Models
    • 2.8: The Method of Least Squares
    • 2: Concept Review Questions
    • 2: Review Exercises
    • 2: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • 3.1: Exponential Functions
    • 3.2: Logarithmic Functions
    • 3.3: Exponential Functions as Mathematical Models
    • 3: Concept Review Questions
    • 3: Review Exercises
    • 3: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 4: Mathematics of Finance
    • 4.1: Compound Interest
    • 4.2: Annuities
    • 4.3: Amortization and Sinking Funds
    • 4.4: Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions
    • 4: Concept Review Questions
    • 4: Review Exercises
    • 4: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 5: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
    • 5.1: Systems of Linear Equations: An Introduction
    • 5.2: Systems of Linear Equations: Unique Solutions
    • 5.3: Systems of Linear Equations: Underdetermined and Overdetermined Systems
    • 5.4: Matrices
    • 5.5: Multiplication of Matrices
    • 5.6: The Inverse of a Square Matrix
    • 5: Concept Review Questions
    • 5: Review Exercises
    • 5: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 6: Linear Programming
    • 6.1: Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
    • 6.2: Linear Programming Problems
    • 6.3: Graphical Solution of Linear Programming Problems
    • 6.4: The Simplex Method: Standard Maximization Problems
    • 6.5: The Simplex Method: Standard Minimization Problems
    • 6: Concept Review Questions
    • 6: Review Exercises
    • 6: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 7: Sets and Probability
    • 7.1: Sets and Set Operations
    • 7.2: The Number of Elements in a Finite Set
    • 7.3: The Multiplication Principle
    • 7.4: Permutations and Combinations
    • 7.5: Experiments, Sample Spaces, and Events
    • 7.6: Definition of Probability
    • 7.7: Rules of Probability
    • 7: Concept Review Questions
    • 7: Review Exercises
    • 7: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 8: Additional Topics in Probability
    • 8.1: Use of Counting Techniques in Probability
    • 8.2: Conditional Probability and Independent Events
    • 8.3: Bayes' Theorem
    • 8.4: Distributions of Random Variables
    • 8.5: Expected Value
    • 8.6: Variance and Standard Deviation
    • 8: Concept Review Questions
    • 8: Review Exercises
    • 8: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 9: The Derivative
    • 9.1: Limits
    • 9.2: One-Sided Limits and Continuity
    • 9.3: The Derivative
    • 9.4: Basic Rules of Differentiation
    • 9.5: The Product and Quotient Rules; Higher-Order Derivatives
    • 9.6: The Chain Rule
    • 9.7: Differentiation of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • 9.8: Marginal Functions in Economics
    • 9: Concept Review Questions
    • 9: Review Exercises
    • 9: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 10: Applications of the Derivative
    • 10.1: Applications of the First Derivative
    • 10.2: Applications of the Second Derivative
    • 10.3: Curve Sketching
    • 10.4: Optimization I
    • 10.5: Optimization II
    • 10: Concept Review Questions
    • 10: Review Exercises
    • 10: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 11: Integration
    • 11.1: Antiderivatives and the Rules of Integration
    • 11.2: Integration by Substitution
    • 11.3: Area and the Definite Integral
    • 11.4: The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
    • 11.5: Evaluating Definite Integrals
    • 11.6: Area Between Two Curves
    • 11.7: Applications of the Definite Integral to Business and Economics
    • 11: Concept Review Questions
    • 11: Review Exercises
    • 11: Before Moving On

  • Chapter 12: Calculus of Several Variables
    • 12.1: Functions of Several Variables
    • 12.2: Partial Derivatives
    • 12.3: Maxima and Minima of Functions of Several Variables
    • 12: Concept Review Questions
    • 12: Review Exercises
    • 12: Before Moving On

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