Use mathematical analysis in the real world Finite math takes everything you've learned in your previous math courses and brings them together into one course with a focus on organizing and analyzing information, creating mathematical models for approaching business decisions, using statistics principles to understand future states, and applying logic to data organization. Finite Math For Dummies tracks to a typical college-level course designed for business, computer science, accounting, and other non-math majors, and is the perfect supplement to help you score high! -Organize and analyze information -Apply calculation principles to real-world problems -Use models for business calculations -Supplement your coursework with step-by-step example problems If you're not a math person or just want to brush up on your skills to get a better grade, Finite Math For Dummies is your ticket to scoring higher! Read more...
Abstract:
Finite math takes everything you've learned in your previous math courses and brings it together into one course with a focus on organizing and analyzing information, creating mathematical models for approaching business decisions, using statistics principles to understand future states, and applying logic to data organization. Read more...
Author(s): Sterling M.J.
Publisher: John Wiley
Year: 2018
Language: English
Tags: Mathematics.;MATHEMATICS / Applied.
Content: Intro
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Getting Started with Finite Math
Chapter 1 Feeling Fine with Finite Math
Getting in Line with Linear Statements
Making the Most with Matrices
Staying with the Program
Getting Set with Sets
Posing the Probability
Figuring in Financial Factors
Finding Statistical Satisfaction
Considering the Logical Side of Mathematics
Unlocking the Chains
Getting into Gaming
Chapter 2 Lining Up Linear Functions. Recognizing Equations of LinesIdentifying slope and its scope
Creating different forms of the equation
Writing the equation of a line
Graphing Lines on the Coordinate Plane
Graphing a line using two points
Using the slope and y-intercept to graph a line
Graphing special lines
Determining Relationships between Lines
Parallel and perpendicular lines
Intersecting versus coincidental lines
Solving for a Variable
Chapter 3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Solving Systems Using Elimination
Solving a system of two linear equations using elimination. Using elimination to solve a system of three linear equationsSolving Systems Using Substitution
Solving a system of two linear equations using substitution
Taking on a system of three linear equations using substitution
Dealing with Too Many or No Solutions
Too many solutions
No solution at all
Making Linear Equations Work for You
Determining the profit
Mixing it up with a solution
Counting on change
Chapter 4 Taking on Systems of Inequalities
Ruling with Inequalities
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Creating graphs of systems
Making graphs work for you. Part 2 Making Use of Available MethodsChapter 5 Making Way for Matrices
Squaring Off with Matrix Basics
Identifying matrices and their components
Equalizing and transposing matrices
Performing matrix operations and processes
Investigating Row Operations
Performing the row operations
Creating inverses
Applying Matrices and Their Operations
Matrices and motorcycles
Taking matrices to the zoo
Chapter 6 Making Matrices Work for You
Solving Systems of Equations Using Matrices
Solving a linear system in two variables
Forging ahead with four variables
Stopping up short. Multiplying by the inverseDiscovering Multiple Solutions
Applying Matrices to Tasks
Considering input and output
Distributing temperatures
Taking Advantage of Special Formulas
Inverses of 2 × 2 matrices
Inverses of 3 × 3 matrices
Chapter 7 Getting Lined Up with Linear Programming
Setting Up Linear Programming Problems
Making the problem structure work
Solving a maximization problem
Going for a minimum
Going Three-Dimensional
Maximizing in three dimensions
Going for the minimum
Chapter 8 Simply the Simplex Method
Delineating Simplex Method Steps for Maximization.
