Prentice Hall, 2011. – 885 p. – ISBN: 0321643887, 9780321643889Haeussler, Paul, and Wood establish a strong algebraic foundation that sets this text apart from other applied mathematics texts, paving the way for students to solve real-world problems that use calculus. Emphasis on developing algebraic skills is extended to the exercises-including both drill problems and applications. The authors work through examples and explanations with a blend of rigor and accessibility. In addition, they have refined the flow, transitions, organization, and portioning of the content over many editions to optimize manageability for teachers and learning for students. The table of contents covers a wide range of topics efficiently, enabling instructors to tailor their courses to meet student needs.Contents:
Algebra
Review of Algebra
Applications and More Algebra
Functions and Graphs
Lines, Parabolas, and Systems
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Finite Mathematics
Mathematics of Finance
Matrix Algebra
Linear Programming
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Additional Topics in Probability
Calculus
Limits and Continuity
Differentiation
Additional Differentiation Topics
Curve Sketching
Integration
Methods and Applications of Integration
Continuous Random Variables
Multivariable Calculus
