Mathematics : Calculus

The fun and easy way to understand and solve complex equations. Many of the fundamental laws of physics, chemistry, biology, and economics can be formulated as differential equations. This plain-English guide explores the many applications of this mathematical tool and shows how differential equations can help us understand the world around us. Differential Equations For Dummies is the perfect companion for a college differential equations course and is an ideal supplemental resource for other calculus classes as well as science and engineering courses. It offers step-by-step techniques, practical tips, numerous exercises, and clear, concise examples to help readers improve their differential equation-solving skills and boost their test scores. Steven Holzner, PhD (Ithaca, NY), is the author of Physics For Dummies (978-0-7645-5433-9) and Physics Workbook For Dummies (978-0-470-16909-4). He taught physics at Cornell for over ten years and has written more than 95 books about programming. more...

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Your INTEGRAL tool for mastering ADVANCED CALCULUS. Interested in going further in calculus but don't where to begin? No problem! With Advanced Calculus Demystified , there's no limit to how much you will learn. Beginning with an overview of functions of multiple variables and their graphs, this book covers the fundamentals, without spending too much time on rigorous proofs. Then you will move through more complex topics including partial derivatives, multiple integrals, parameterizations, vectors, and gradients, so you'll be able to solve difficult problems with ease. And, you can test yourself at the end of every chapter for calculated proof that you're mastering this subject, which is the gateway to many exciting areas of mathematics, science, and engineering. This fast and easy guide offers: Numerous detailed examples to illustrate basic concepts; Geometric interpretations of vector operations such as div, grad, and curl; Coverage of key integration theorems including Green's, Stokes', and Gauss' Quizzes at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning; A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work. Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for a more advanced student, Advanced Calculus Demystified is one book you won't want to function without!.   more...

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An easy-to-understand primer on advanced calculus topics. Calculus II is a prerequisite for many popular college majors, including pre-med, engineering, and physics. Calculus II For Dummies offers expert instruction, advice, and tips to help second semester calculus students get a handle on the subject and ace their exams. It covers intermediate calculus topics in plain English, featuring in-depth coverage of integration, including substitution, integration techniques and when to use them, approximate integration, and improper integrals. This hands-on guide also covers sequences and series, with introductions to multivariable calculus, differential equations, and numerical analysis. Best of all, it includes practical exercises designed to simplify and enhance understanding of this complex subject. Mark Zegarelli (Long Branch, NJ, and San Francisco, CA) is a math tutor and writer with 25 years of professional experience. He is the author of Logic For Dummies (978-0-471-79941-2) and Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies (978-0-470-13537-2). more...

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Get the confidence and the math skills. you need to get started with calculus!. Are you preparing for calculus? This easy-to-follow, hands-on workbook helps you master basic pre-calculus concepts and practice the types of problems you'll encounter in your cour sework. You get valuable exercises, problem-solving shortcuts, plenty of workspace, and step-by-step solutions to every problem. You'll also memorize the most frequently used equations, see how to avoid common mistakes, understand tricky trig proofs, and much more. 100s of Problems!:. Detailed, fully worked-out solutions to problems;. The inside scoop on quadratic equations, graphing functions, polynomials, and more;. A wealth of tips and tricks for solving basic calculus problems more...

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Designed to help motivate the learning of advanced calculus by demonstrating its relevance in the field of statistics, this successful text features detailed coverage of optimization techniques and their applications in statistics while introducing the reader to approximation theory. The Second Edition provides substantial new coverage of the material, including three new chapters and a large appendix that contains solutions to almost all of the exercises in the book. more...

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