Schaum's Outline of College Mathematics - Softcover

Ayres, Frank; Schmidt, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070026645 ISBN 13: 9780070026643

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1992

Synopsis

Contains a review of basic algebra, college algebra and analytic geometry, trigonometry, discrete mathematics, and calculus.

About this title

About the Authors

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Philip A. Schmidt, Ph.D., has a B.S. from Brooklyn College (with a major in Mathematics), an M.A. in Mathematics, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics education from Syracuse University. He is Dean of the School of Education at SUNY College at New Paltz. He is author of 3000 Solved Problems in Precalculus and 2500 Solved Problems in College Algebra and Trigonometry as well as numerous journal articles.

From the Back Cover

Master college mathematics with Schaum's­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

-Brush up before tests
-Find answers fast
-Study quickly and more effectively
-Get the big picture without spENDing hours poring over lengthy textbooks

Schaum's Outlines give you the information teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's lets you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside, you will find:

-1583 detailed problems with step-by-step solutions
-A clear, concise survey of all of college math, from algebra through discrete mathematics and permutations
-Help with algebraic methods, functions, logarithms, series, polynomials, and more
-A solved-problem approach that teaches you with hands-on help
-Exercises for improving your problem-solving skills

If you want top grades and thorough understanding of college mathematics, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

Chapters include:

Part I:

-Algebra
-The Number System of Algebra
-Elements of Algebra
-Functions
-Functions and Loci
- The Linear Equation
-Simultaneous Linear Equations
-Quadratic Functions and Equations
-Inequalities
-The Locus of an Equation
-Simultaneous Equations Involving Quadratics
-Logarithms
-Power, Exponential and Logarithmic Curves
-Polynomial Equations, Rational Roots, Irrational Roots of Polynomial Equations
-Graphs of Polynomials

Part II:

-Topics in Discrete Mathematics
-Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions
-Infinite Geometric Series
-Mathematical Induction
-The Binomial Theorem
-Permutations

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070026645
• ISBN 13: 9780070026643
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 480