Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences

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For one-semester courses in Finite Mathematics. Built-in guidance that helps students “get the idea.” Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, 14th Edition offers more built-in guidance than any other text available – with special emphasis on prerequisites skills – and a host of student-friendly features to help students catch up or learn on their own. The text’s emphasis on helping students “get the idea” is enhanced in the new edition by a design refresh, updated data and applications, and a robust MyLab™ Math course. Also available with MyLab Math By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab™ Math does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Math, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and MyLab Math, search for: 0134862627 / 9780134862620   Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences Plus MyLab Math with Pearson eText ― Title-Specific Access Card Package, 14/e Package consists of: 0134675983 / 9780134675985 Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences 0134880412 / 9780134880419 MyLab Math with Pearson eText ― Standalone Access Card - for Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences   Front Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface Chapter 1 Functions and Graphs 1.1 Functions 1.2 Elementary Functions: Graphs and Transformations 1.3 Quadratic Functions 1.4 Polynomial and Rational Functions 1.5 Exponential Functions 1.6 Logarithmic Functions Chapter 1 Summary and Review Review Exercises Chapter 2 Mathematics of Finance 2.1 Simple Interest 2.2 Compound and Continuous Compound Interest 2.3 Future Value of an Annuity; Sinking Funds 2.4 Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization Chapter 2 Summary and Review Review Exercises Chapter 3 Systems of Linear Equations; Matrices 3.1 Review: Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 3.2 Systems of Linear Equations and Augmented Matrices 3.3 Gauss–jordan Elimination 3.4 Matrices: Basic Operations 3.5 Inverse of a Square Matrix 3.6 Matrix Equations and Systems of Linear Equations 3.7 Leontief Input–output Analysis Chapter 3 Summary and Review Review Exercises Chapter 4 Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming 4.1 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 4.2 Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 4.3 Linear Programming in Two Dimensions: a Geometric Approach Chapter 4 Summary and Review Review Exercises Chapter 5 Linear Programming: The Simplex Method 5.1 The Table Method: an Introduction to the Simplex Method 5.2 The Simplex Method: Maximization with Problem Constraints of the Form … 5.3 The Dual Problem: Minimization with Problem Constraints of the Form ú 5.4 Maximization and Minimization with Mixed Problem Constraints Chapter 5 Summary and Review Review Exercises Chapter 6 Logic, Sets, and Counting 6.1 Logic 6.2 Sets 6.3 Basic Counting Principles 6.4 Permutations and Combinations Chapter 6 Summary and Review Review Exercises Chapter 7 Probability 7.1 Sample Spaces, Events, and Probability 7.2 Union, Intersection, and Complement of Events; Odds 7.3 Conditional Probability, Intersection, and Independence 7.4 Bayes’ Formula 7.5 Random Variable, Probability Distribution, and Expected Value Chapter 7 Summary and Review Review Exercises Chapter 8 Markov Chains 8.1 Properties of Markov Chains 8.2 Regular Markov Chains 8.3 Absorbing Markov Chains Chapter 8 Summary and Review Review Exercises Chapter 9 Data Description and Probability Distributions 9.1 Graphing Data 9.2 Measures of Central Tendency 9.3 Measures of Dispersion 9.4 Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Distributions 9.5 Normal Distributions Chapter 9 Summary and Review Review Exercises Chapter 10 Games and Decisions 10.1 Strictly Determined Games 10.2 Mixed-strategy Games 10.3 Linear Programming and 2 : 2 Games: a Geometric Approach 10.4 Linear Programming and M : N Games: Simplex Method and the Dual Problem Chapter 10 Summary and Review Review Exercises Appendix A Linear Equations and Graphs A.1 Linear Equations and Inequalities A.2 Graphs and Lines A.3 Linear Regression Appendix B Basic Algebra Review B.1 Real Numbers B.2 Operations on Polynomials B.3 Factoring Polynomials B.4 Operations on Rational Expressions B.5 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation B.6 Rational Exponents and Radicals B.7 Quadratic Equations Appendix C Special Topics C.1 Sequences, Series, and Summation Notation C.2 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences C.3 Binomial Theorem Appendix D Area under the Standard Normal Curve Answers Index Index of Applications Back Cover