Fundamentals of Algebraic Modeling - Hardcover

Johnson, Catherine W.; Timmons, Daniel; McCook, Sonya

 
9780534404512: Fundamentals of Algebraic Modeling

Synopsis

Learn math the fun way with FUNDAMENTALS OF ALGEBRAIC MODELING! Algebraic modeling concepts and solutions are presented in non-threatening, easy-to-understand language with numerous step-by-step examples to illustrate ideas. Whether you are going on to study early childhood education, graphic arts, automotive technologies, criminal justice, or something else, you will discover that the practical applications of mathematical modeling will continue to be useful well after you have finished this course.

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"One of my favorite ideas of this book is the continual stressing of linear functions. This book definitely 'overkills' the concept of linear equations and functions, and that's a good thing. By the time the students finish the course, they have a firm grasp of this topic and how to use it, which gives them the flexibility and confidence to handle other functions in a similar manner."

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In this fourth edition of the text, Timmons (Alamance Community College) expands problem sets and gives answers for only odd-numbered questions. The chapter on functions has been rewritten, and there is new material on mathematical models in consumer credit, financing purchases using an annual percentage rate table, and depreciation. The text is wr

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9780495555094: Fundamentals Of Algebraic Modeling: An Introduction To Mathematical Modeling With Algebra And Statistics

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ISBN 10:  0495555096 ISBN 13:  9780495555094
Publisher: Brooks/Cole, 2009
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