Finite Math For Dummies

Mary Jane Sterling

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Year: 2018
• ISBN:
  9781119476436
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Mathematics
• Subtopic: Applied Mathematics
• Index: Mathematics

Use mathematical analysis in the real world

Finite math takes everything you've learned in your previous math courses and brings them together into one course with a focus on organizing and analyzing information, creating mathematical models for approaching business decisions, using statistics principles to understand future states, and applying logic to data organization.

Finite Math For Dummies tracks to a typical college-level course designed for business, computer science, accounting, and other non-math majors, and is the perfect supplement to help you score high!

• Organize and analyze information
• Apply calculation principles to real-world problems
• Use models for business calculations
• Supplement your coursework with step-by-step example problems

If you're not a math person or just want to brush up on your skills to get a better grade, Finite Math For Dummies is your ticket to scoring higher!

Part 1

Getting Started with Finite Math

IN THIS PART …

Discover how to write and solve linear equations in two or more variables.

Get familiar with solving systems of inequalities using graphing methods.

Chapter 1

Feeling Fine with Finite Math

IN THIS CHAPTER

Lining up the lingo

Introducing multiple ways to describe mathematical situations

Looking at applications for probability

Linking logic logically

Taking on games with new vigor

What is finite mathematics? It seems that there are infinite ways to describe this subject or subjects. When applying the processes from the various topics in finite mathematics, you consider multiple applications and get to solve them in a variety of ways. Finite mathematics has become a gathering spot for many applications in business, social sciences, biological sciences, economics, finance, and so on. This gives the businessman, social scientist, biologist, economist, financial officer, and others many options for dealing with their everyday decisions.

Finite mathematics starts with the basic mathematical processes and draws in all the applications that make the processes interesting, usable, and valuable. And this is just the beginning. In addition to the basic mathematical topics and procedures, you also have all the possibilities for using modern technology to solve a particular problem or organize a situation.

Getting in Line with Linear Statements

Most of the applications in finite mathematics that involve mathematical statements are of the linear variety. A linear equation or linear inequality has only first-degree variables. You don’t find curves like parabolas or shapes like circles or ellipses in the study of linear algebra.

In Table 1-1, you find some linear statements and their descriptions. A common practice is to have the variables be letters from the end of the alphabet and the constants and coefficients come from the beginning of the alphabet.

TABLE 1-1 Linear Statements

Algebraic Statement	Description
	Linear equation in two variables in standard form
	Linear equation in two variables in slope-intercept form
	Linear equation in three variables in standard form
	Linear equation in n variables in standard form
	Linear inequality, less than
	Linear inequality, greater than or equal to
	Compound linear inequality

Note that the power of each variable in a li...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Part 1: Getting Started with Finite Math
• Part 2: Making Use of Available Methods
• Part 3: Using Finite Math to Tackle World Situations
• Part 4: Employing the Tools of Finite Math to Expand and Investigate
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
• Glossary
• About the Author
• Advertisement Page
• Connect with Dummies
• Index
• End User License Agreement