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Informationen zum Autor Mary Jane Sterling is the author of Algebra I For Dummies, Algebra Workbook For Dummies, and many other For Dummies books. She taught at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years, teaching algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics. Klappentext Use mathematical analysis in the real worldFinite 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 problemsIf 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! Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Getting Started with Finite Math 5 Chapter 1: Feeling Fine with Finite Math 7 Getting in Line with Linear Statements 8 Making the Most with Matrices 8 Staying with the Program 9 Getting Set with Sets 10 Posing the Probability 11 Figuring in Financial Factors 13 Finding Statistical Satisfaction 14 Considering the Logical Side of Mathematics 15 Unlocking the Chains 16 Getting into Gaming 18 Chapter 2: Lining Up Linear Functions 19 Recognizing Equations of Lines 20 Identifying slope and its scope 20 Creating different forms of the equation 21 Writing the equation of a line 21 Graphing Lines on the Coordinate Plane 22 Graphing a line using two points 23 Using the slope and y-intercept to graph a line 24 Graphing special lines 25 Determining Relationships between Lines 27 Parallel and perpendicular lines 27 Intersecting versus coincidental lines 29 Solving for a Variable 30 Chapter 3: Solving Systems of Linear Equations 33 Solving Systems Using Elimination 34 Solving a system of two linear equations using elimination 34 Using elimination to solve a system of three linear equations 36 Solving Systems Using Substitution 38 Solving a system of two linear equations using substitution 38 Taking on a system of three linear equations using substitution 39 Dealing with Too Many or No Solutions 41 Too many solutions 41 No solution at all 42 Making Linear Equations Work for You 43 Determining the profit 44 Mixing it up with a solution 44 Counting on change 46 Chapter 4: Taking on Systems of Inequalities 49 Ruling with Inequalities 49 Graphing Linear Inequalities 51 Creating graphs of systems 53 Making graphs work for you 56 Part 2: Making Use of Available Methods 63 Chapter 5: Making Way for Matrices 65 Squaring Off with Matrix Basics 65 Identifying matrices an...
