Algebra : form and function

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Algebra : form and function

by William G. McCallum ... [et al.]

John Wiley & Sons, c2010

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Volume

: paperbound ISBN 9780470521434

Description

This book offers a fresh approach to algebra that focuses on teaching readers how to truly understand the principles, rather than viewing them merely as tools for other forms of mathematics. It relies on a storyline to form the backbone of the chapters and make the material more engaging. Conceptual exercise sets are included to show how the information is applied in the real world. Using symbolic notation as a framework, business professionals will come away with a vastly improved skill set.
Volume

ISBN 9780471707080

Description

This book offers a fresh approach to algebra that focuses on teaching readers how to truly understand the principles, rather than viewing them merely as tools for other forms of mathematics. It relies on a storyline to form the backbone of the chapters and make the material more engaging. Conceptual exercise sets are included to show how the information is applied in the real world. Using symbolic notation as a framework, business professionals will come away with a vastly improved skill set.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Key Concepts of Algebra. Chapter 2: Rules for Expressions and the Reasons for Them. Chapter 3: Rules for Equations and the Reasons for Them. Chapter 4: Functions, Expressions, and Equations. Chapter 5: Linear Functions, Expressions, and Equations. Chapter 6: Rules for Exponents and the Reasons for Them. Chapter 7: Power Functions, Expressions, and Equations. Chapter 8: More on Functions. Chapter 9: Quadratic Functions, Expressions, and Equations. Chapter 10: Exponential Functions, Expressions, and Equations. Chapter 11: Logarithms. Chapter 12: Polynomials. Chapter 13: Rational Functions. Chapter 14: Summation Notation. Chapter 15: Sequences and Series. Chapter 16: Matrices and Vectors. Chapter 17: Probability and Statistics.

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  • NCID
    BB0089409X
  • ISBN
    • 9780471707080
    • 9780470521434
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Hoboken, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xx, 553 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
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