Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus 8th edition

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Stefan Waner and Steven Costenoble
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Waner Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus 8e

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  • Chapter 0: Precalculus Review
    • 0.1: Real Numbers
    • 0.2: Exponents and Radicals
    • 0.3: Using Exponent Identities
    • 0.4: Multiplying and Factoring Algebraic Expressions
    • 0.5: Rational Expressions
    • 0.6: Solving Polynomial Equations
    • 0.7: Solving Miscellaneous Equations
    • 0.8: The Coordinate Plane
    • 0.9: Logarithms

  • Chapter 1: Functions and Applications
    • 1.1: Functions from the Numerical, Algebraic, and Graphical Viewpoints
    • 1.2: Functions and Models
    • 1.3: Linear Functions and Models
    • 1.4: Linear Regression
    • 1: Review Exercises
    • 1: Test Bank

  • Chapter 2: Nonlinear Functions and Models
    • 2.1: Quadratic Functions and Models
    • 2.2: Exponential Functions and Models
    • 2.3: The Number e and Exponential Growth and Decay
    • 2.4: Logistic and Logarithmic Functions and Models
    • 2: Review Exercises
    • 2: Test Bank

  • Chapter 3: Mathematics of Finance
    • 3.1: Simple Interest
    • 3.2: Compound Interest
    • 3.3: Annuities, Loans, and Bonds
    • 3: Review Exercises
    • 3: Test Bank

  • Chapter 4: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
    • 4.1: Systems of Two Linear Equations in Two Unknowns
    • 4.2: Using Matrices to Solve Systems of Equations
    • 4.3: Applications of Systems of Linear Equations
    • 4: Review Exercises
    • 4: Test Bank

  • Chapter 5: Matrix Algebra
    • 5.1: Matrix Addition and Scalar Multiplication
    • 5.2: Matrix Multiplication
    • 5.3: Matrix Inversion
    • 5.4: Game Theory
    • 5.5: Input-Output Models
    • 5: Review Exercises
    • 5: Test Bank

  • Chapter 6: Linear Programming
    • 6.1: Graphing Linear Inequalities
    • 6.2: Solving Linear Programming Problems Graphically
    • 6.3: The Simplex Method: Solving Standard Maximization Problems
    • 6.4: The Simplex Method: Solving General Linear Programming Problems
    • 6.5: The Simplex Method and Duality
    • 6: Review Exercises
    • 6: Test Bank

  • Chapter 7: Sets and Counting
    • 7.1: Set Operations
    • 7.2: Cardinality
    • 7.3: Decision Algorithms: The Addition and Multiplication Principles
    • 7.4: Permutations and Combinations
    • 7: Review Exercises
    • 7: Test Bank

  • Chapter 8: Probability
    • 8.1: Sample Spaces and Events
    • 8.2: Relative Frequency
    • 8.3: Probability and Probability Models
    • 8.4: Probability and Counting Techniques
    • 8.5: Conditional Probability and Independence
    • 8.6: Bayes' Theorem and Applications
    • 8.7: Markov Systems
    • 8: Review Exercises
    • 8: Test Bank

  • Chapter 9: Random Variables and Statistics
    • 9.1: Random Variables and Distributions
    • 9.2: Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Random Variables
    • 9.3: Measures of Central Tendency
    • 9.4: Measures of Dispersion
    • 9.5: Normal Distributions
    • 9: Review Exercises
    • 9: Test Bank

  • Chapter 10: Introduction to the Derivative
    • 10.1: Limits: Numerical and Graphical Viewpoints
    • 10.2: Limits: Algebraic Viewpoint
    • 10.3: Limits and Continuity
    • 10.4: Average Rate of Change
    • 10.5: The Derivative: Numerical and Graphical Viewpoints
    • 10.6: The Derivative: Algebraic Viewpoint
    • 10: Review Exercises
    • 10: Test Bank

  • Chapter 11: Techniques of Differentiation
    • 11.1: Derivatives of Powers, Sums, and Constant Multiples
    • 11.2: A First Application: Marginal Analysis
    • 11.3: The Product and Quotient Rules
    • 11.4: The Chain Rule
    • 11.5: Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
    • 11.6: Implicit Differentiation
    • 11: Review Exercises
    • 11: Test Bank

  • Chapter 12: Further Applications of the Derivative
    • 12.1: Maxima and Minima
    • 12.2: Applications of Maxima and Minima
    • 12.3: Higher Order Derivatives: Acceleration and Concavity
    • 12.4: Analyzing Graphs
    • 12.5: Differentials, Linear Approximation, and Error Estimation
    • 12.6: Related Rates
    • 12.7: Elasticity
    • 12: Review Exercises
    • 12: Test Bank

  • Chapter 13: The Integral
    • 13.1: The Indefinite Integral
    • 13.2: Substitution
    • 13.3: The Definite Integral
    • 13.4: The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
    • 13: Review Exercises
    • 13: Test Bank

  • Chapter 14: Further Integration Techniques and Applications of the Integral
    • 14.1: Integration by Parts
    • 14.2: Area between Two Curves
    • 14.3: Averages and Moving Averages
    • 14.4: Applications to Business and Economics: Consumers' and Producers' Surplus and Continuous Income Streams
    • 14.5: Improper Integrals and Applications
    • 14.6: Differential Equations and Applications
    • 14: Review Exercises
    • 14: Test Bank

  • Chapter 15: Functions of Several Variables
    • 15.1: Functions of Several Variables from the Numerical, Algebraic, and Graphical Viewpoints
    • 15.2: Partial Derivatives
    • 15.3: Maxima and Minima
    • 15.4: Constrained Maxima and Minima and Applications
    • 15.5: Double Integrals and Applications
    • 15: Review Exercises
    • 15: Test Bank

  • Chapter 16: Trigonometric Models
    • 16.1: Trigonometric Functions, Models, and Regression
    • 16.2: Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions and Applications
    • 16.3: Integrals of Trigonometric Functions and Applications
    • 16: Review Exercises
    • 16: Test Bank

  • Chapter A: Appendix A: Logic
    • A.A: Logic

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