How to Solve Word Problems in Calculus: A Solved Problem Approach - Brossura

Eugene Don, .

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ISBN 10: 0071358978 ISBN 13: 9780071358972

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2001

Riassunto

Considered to be the hardest mathematical problems to solve, word problems continue to terrify students across all math disciplines. This new title in the World Problems series demystifies these difficult problems once and for all by showing even the most math-phobic readers simple, step-by-step tips and techniques. How to Solve World Problems in Calculus reviews important concepts in calculus and provides solved problems and step-by-step solutions. Once students have mastered the basic approaches to solving calculus word problems, they will confidently apply these new mathematical principles to even the most challenging advanced problems. Each chapter features an introduction to a problem type, definitions, related theorems, and formulas. Topics range from vital pre-calculus review to traditional calculus first-course content. Sample problems with solutions and a 50-problem chapter are ideal for self-testing. Fully explained examples with step-by-step solutions.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Eugene Don (Coram, NY) is Professor of Mathematics at Queens College of the City University of New York.

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WORD PROBLEMS??

NO PROBLEM!!

Be prepared when you get to the word-problem section of your test! With this easy-to-use pocket guide, solving word problems in calculus becomes almost fun.

This anxiety-quelling guide helps you get ready for those daunting word problems, one step at a time. With fully explained examples, it shows you how easy it can be to translate word problems into solvable calculus problems ­­and get the answers right!

You get complete directions for solving problems commonly found in high-school and college text books. There's no word problem too tough for How To Solve Word Problems in Calculus!

Sanity-saving features include:

• Step-by-step approach to word problems
• Complete explanations of every step
• Fully explained answers
• Dozens of sample problems
• Problems of every type
• Skill-checking practice drill

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

• Brush up before tests
• Solve problems quickly
• Understand the material
• Master word problems without spending hours with lengthy textbooks

The book that solves word-problem problems!

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0071358978
• ISBN 13: 9780071358972
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 238
• Contatto del produttore: Messaggerie Libri; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italia