Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus
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The third edition of this ground-breaking text continues the authors' goal - a targeted introduction to precalculus that carefully balances concepts with procedures. Overall, this text is designed to provide a solid foundation to precalculus that focuses on a small number of key topics thereby emphasizing depth of understanding rather than breath of coverage. Developed by the Calculus Consortium, FMC 3e is flexible enough to be thought-provoking for well-prepared students while still remaining accessible to students with weaker backgrounds. As multiple representations encourage students to reflect on the material, each function is presented symbolically, numerically, graphically and verbally (the Rule of Four). Additionally, a large number of real-world applications, examples and problems enable students to create mathematical models that will help them understand and interpret the world in which they live.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471793035
ISBN13:9780471793038
Release Date:November 2006
Publisher:Wiley
Length:624 Pages
Weight:2.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 8.6" x 10.4"
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Functions Modeling Change:a preparation for calculus
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Wonderful precalculus deep inside the functions and modeling
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I really have difficulties to understand some reviewers given one star for such a wonderfull book. If you read this book before Uni, you will have a stable ground for calculus. All frequently used functions and their practical usage as modelling tools are lucidly explained. I finally know what hyperbolic functions are, I finally know how the path from given data to an appropriate model works. I finally know how can I practically sketch seemingly complex but simple functions. It's strength based on model oriented approach to functions. This has pratical value for all candidate engineers... Without any doubt I'll give five stars to acknowledge the authors.
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Great for understanding functions
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Great book! It is especially good for understanding what different functions do, and how. This is very important for understanding calculus. Great examples, always linking functions with things in real life.
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