Finite mathematics./Margraret L. Lial

Lial, Margaret L.

Finite mathematics./Margraret L. Lial - 9th ed. - Boston : Pearson/Addison-Wesley, c2008. - lv, 636, [49] p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.1 Slopes and Equations of Lines 2 1.2 Linear Functions and Applications 20 1.3 The Least Squares Line 31 Chapter 1 Review 48 Extended Application: Using Extrapolation to Predict Life Expectancy 53 Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices 55 2.1 Solution of Linear Systems by the Echelon Method 56 2.2 Solution of Linear Systems by the Gauss-Jordan Method 68 2.3 Addition and Subtraction of Matrices 86 2.4 Multiplication of Matrices 96 2.5 Matrix Inverses 107 2.6 Input-Output Models 119 Chapter 2 Review 128 Extended Application: Contagion 137 Linear Programming: The Graphical Method 138 3.1 Graphing Linear Inequalities 139 3.2 Solving Linear Programming Problems Graphically 147 3.3 Applications of Linear Programming 154 Chapter 3 Review 163 Linear Programming: The Simplex Method 168 4.1 Slack Variables and the Pivot 169 4.2 Maximization Problems 177 4.3 Minimization Problems; Duality 191 4.4 Nonstandard Problems 202 Chapter 4 Review 212 Extended Application: Using Integer Programming in the Stock-Cutting Problem 219 Mathematics of Finance 222 5.1 Simple and Compound Interest 223 5.2 Future Value of an Annuity 235 5.3 Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization 246 Chapter 5 Review 256 Extended Application: Time, Money, and Polynomials 264 Logic 266 6.1 Statements 267 6.2 Truth Tables and Equivalent Statements 276 6.3 The Conditional and Circuits 286 6.4 More on the Conditional 298 6.5 Analyzing Arguments and Proofs 307 6.6: Analyzing Arguments with Quantifiers 319 Chapter 6 Review 329 Extended Application: Logic Puzzles 337 Sets and Probability 341 7.1 Sets 342 7.2 Applications of Venn Diagrams 353 "7.3 Introduction to Probability 365 7.4 Basic Concepts of Probability 376 7.5 Conditional Probability; Independent Events 390 7.6 Bayes' Theorem 409 Chapter 7 Review 418 Extended Application: Medical Diagnosis 429

Key Message: Lial, Greenwell, and Ritchey continue their tradition of integrating relevant, realistic applications with current data sources to provide an application-oriented text for students majoring in business, management, economics, or the life or social sciences. The many opportunities for technology use allow for increased visualization and a better understanding of difficult concepts. In addition to MyMathLab(R), a complete online course solution, a comprehensive series of video lectures is available for this text. Key Topics: Algebra Reference, Linear Functions (shares with CWA, Brief, and Combo), Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices, Linear Programming: The Graphical Method, Linear Programming: The Simplex Method, Mathematics of Finance, Logic, Sets and Probability, Counting Principles: Further Probability Topics, Statistics, Markov Chains, Game Theory Market: For all readers interested in Finite Mathematics.

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