Finite Mathematics 4th edition

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Stefan Waner and Steven Costenoble
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 0: Algebra Review
    • 0.1: Real Numbers
    • 0.2: Exponents and Radicals
    • 0.3: Multiplying and Factoring Algebraic Expressions
    • 0.4: Rational Expressions
    • 0.5: Solving Polynomial Equations
    • 0.6: Solving Miscellaneous Equations

  • Chapter 1: Functions and Linear Models
    • 1.1: Functions from the Numerical and Algebraic Viewpoints (33)
    • 1.2: Functions from the Graphical Viewpoint (28)
    • 1.3: Linear Functions (45)
    • 1.4: Linear Models (34)
    • 1.5: Linear Regression (26)

  • Chapter 2: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
    • 2.1: Systems of Two Linear Equations in Two Unknowns (28)
    • 2.2: Using Matrices to Solve Systems of Equations (32)
    • 2.3: Applications of Systems of Linear Equations (22)

  • Chapter 3: Matrix Algebra and Applications
    • 3.1: Matrix Addition and Scalar Multiplication (27)
    • 3.2: Matrix Multiplication (31)
    • 3.3: Matrix Inversion (29)
    • 3.4: Game Theory (20)
    • 3.5: Input-Output Models (20)

  • Chapter 4: Linear Programming
    • 4.1: Graphing Linear Inequalities (23)
    • 4.2: Solving Linear Programming Problems Graphically (32)
    • 4.3: The Simplex Method: Solving Standard Maximization Problems (28)
    • 4.4: The Simplex Method: Solving General Linear Programming Problems (20)
    • 4.5: The Simplex Method and Duality (Optional) (23)

  • Chapter 5: The Mathematics of Finance
    • 5.1: Simple Interest (24)
    • 5.2: Compound Interest (40)
    • 5.3: Annuities, Loans, and Bonds (28)

  • Chapter 6: Sets and Counting
    • 6.1: Sets and Set Operations (20)
    • 6.2: Cardinality (20)
    • 6.3: The Addition and Multiplication Principles (20)
    • 6.4: Permutations and Combinations (20)

  • Chapter 7: Probability
    • 7.1: Sample Spaces and Events (20)
    • 7.2: Estimated and Theoretical Probability (23)
    • 7.3: Properties of Probability Distributions (20)
    • 7.4: Probability and Counting Tecniques (Optional) (18)
    • 7.5: Conditional Probability and Independence (20)
    • 7.6: Bayes' Theorem and Applications (20)
    • 7.7: Markov Systems (19)

  • Chapter 8: Random Variables and Statistics
    • 8.1: Random Variables and Distributions (19)
    • 8.2: Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Random Variables (20)
    • 8.3: Measures of Central Tendency (20)
    • 8.4: Measures of Dispersion (20)
    • 8.5: Normal Distributions (20)

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Chapter 1: Functions and Linear Models
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Chapter 2: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
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Chapter 3: Matrix Algebra and Applications
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Chapter 4: Linear Programming
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Chapter 5: The Mathematics of Finance
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Chapter 6: Sets and Counting
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Chapter 7: Probability
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Chapter 8: Random Variables and Statistics
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