Fundamentals of Algebraic Modeling : An Introduction to Mathematical Modeling with Algebra and Statistics
by Timmons, Daniel L.; Johnson, Catherine W.; McCook, SonyaEdition: 5th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-12-24
Publisher(s): Brooks Cole
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Summary
FUNDAMENTALS OF ALGEBRAIC MODELING 5e presents Algebraic concepts in non-threatening, easy-to-understand language and numerous step-by-step examples to illustrate ideas. This text aims to help you relate math skills to your daily as well as a variety of professions including music, art, history, criminal justice, engineering, accounting, welding and many others.
Table of Contents
| A Review of Algebra Fundamentals | |
| Mathematical Models | |
| Real Numbers and Mathematical Equations | |
| Solving Linear Equations | |
| Formulas | |
| Ratio and Proportion | |
| Percents | |
| Word Problem Strategies | |
| Graphing | |
| Rectangular Coordinate System | |
| Graphing Linear Equations | |
| Slope | |
| Writing Equations of Lines | |
| Applications and Uses of Graphs | |
| Functions | |
| Functions | |
| Using Function Notation | |
| Linear Functions as Models | |
| Direct and Inverse Variation | |
| Quadratic Functions and Power Functions as Models | |
| Exponential Functions as Models | |
| Mathematical Models in Consumer Math | |
| Mathematical Models in the Business World | |
| Mathematical Models in Banking | |
| Mathematical Models in Consumer Credit | |
| Mathematical Models in Purchasing an Automobile | |
| Mathematical Models in Purchasing a Home | |
| Mathematical Models in Insurance Options and Rates | |
| Mathematical Models in Stocks, Mutual Funds, and Bonds | |
| Mathematical Models in Personal Income | |
| Additional Applications of Algebraic Modeling | |
| Models and Patterns in Plane Geometry | |
| Models and Patterns in Right Triangles | |
| Models and Patterns in Art and Architecture: Perspective and Symmetry | |
| Models and Patterns in Art, Architecture, and Nature: Scale and Proportion | |
| Models and Patterns in Music | |
| Modeling with Systems of Equations | |
| Solving Systems by Graphing | |
| Solving Systems Algebraically Applications of Linear Systems | |
| Systems of Nonlinear Functions | |
| Modeling with Statistics | |
| Sets and Set Theory | |
| What is Probability | |
| Theoretical Probability and Odds | |
| Tree Diagrams | |
| Or and And Problems | |
| The Counting Principle, Permutations and Combinations | |
| Modeling with Statistics | |
| Introduction to Statistics | |
| Descriptive Statistics | |
| Organizing and Displaying Data | |
| Variation | |
| Normal Curve | |
| Scatter Diagrams and Linear Regression | |
| Appendices | |
| Commonly Used Calculator Keys | |
| Calculator Practice Formulas Used in This Text | |
| Levels of Data in Statistics | |
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