Foundation Mathshas been written for students taking higher or further
education courses, who have not specialised in mathematics on post-16 qualifications and
need to use mathematical tools in their courses.
It is ideally suited for those studying marketing, business studies, management,
science, engineering, computer science, social science, geography, combined studies and
design. It will be useful for those who lack confidence and need careful, steady guidance
in mathematical methods. Even for those whose mathematical expertise is already
established, the book will be a helpful revision and reference guide. The style of the
book also makes it suitable for self-study or distance learning.
Table of Contents
Preface
Guided tour
Mathematical symbols
1. Arithmetic of whole numbers
2. Fractions
3. Decimal fractions
4. Sets
5. Percentage and ratio
6. Algebra
7. Indices
8. Number bases
9. Elementary logic
10. Simplifying algebraic expressions
11. Factorization
12. Algebraic fractions
13. Transposing formulae
14. Solving equations
15. Sequences and series
16. Functions
17. Graphs of functions
18. The straight line
19. The exponential function
20. The logarithm function
21. Angles
22. Introduction to trigonometry
23. The trigonometrical functions and their graphs
24. Trigonomerical identities and equations
25. Solution of triangles
26. Matrices
27. Measurement
28. Gradients of curves
29. The product and quotient rules of differentiation
30. Integration and areas under curves
31 Integration by parts
32. Functions of more than one variable and partial differentiation
33. Tables and charts
34. Statistics
35. Probability
36. Correlation
37. Regression
Solutions
Index
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