Finite Mathematics with Applications, Global Edition, 11th edition

Published by Pearson (January 21, 2015) © 2016

  • Margaret L. Lial American River College
  • Thomas W. Hungerford Saint Louis University
  • John P. Holcomb Cleveland State University
  • Bernadette Mullins Birmingham Southern College

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Title overview

Finite Mathematics with Applications in the Management, Natural, and Social Sciences presents sound mathematics in an understandable manner, proceeding from the familiar to new material and from concrete examples to general rules and formulas. The 11th Edition retains its focus on real-world problem solving, but has been refreshed with revised and added content, updated and new applications, fine-tuned and newly-integrated pedagogical devices, and enhanced exercise sets. .

Teaching and Learning Experience

This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience. Here’s how:

  • Strong foundation of algebra: The authors devote the first four chapters to algebra topics that form the foundation for the finite mathematics topics that follow.
  • Built for student success: proven pedagogy, robust exercise sets, and comprehensive end-of-chapter material help students succeed in the course.
  • Motivation: Students constantly see the math applied to their major areas of study.

Table of contents

  • 1. Algebra and Equations
  • 2. Graphs, Lines, and Inequalities
  • 3. Functions and Graphs
  • 4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
  • 5. Mathematics of Finance
  • 6. Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
  • 7. Linear Programming
  • 8. Sets and Probability
  • 9. Counting, Probability Distributions, and Further Topics in Probability
  • 10. Introduction to Statistics
  • Answers to Selected Exercises
  • Index of Companies, Products, and Agencies
  • Index of Applications
  • Subject Index

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