Mathematics :A Second Start ( 2 )

Publication subTitle :A Second Start

Publication series :2

Author: Page   S.;Berry   J;Hampson   H  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 2002

E-ISBN: 9780857099600

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781898563044

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781898563044

Subject: O1 Mathematics

Language: ENG

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Description

Provides less mathematically minded students with a gentle introduction to basic mathematics and some more advanced topics. Covering algebra, trigonometry, calculus and statistics, it manages to combine clarity of presentation with liveliness of style and sympathy for students’ needs. It is straightforward, pragmatic and packed full of illustrative examples, exercises and self-test questions. The essentials of formal mathematics are lucidly explained, with terms such as ‘integral’ or ‘differential equation’ fully clarified.

  • Provides a gentle introduction to basic mathematics and some more advanced topics
  • Systematically covers algebra, trigonometry, calculus and statistics
  • Contains illustrative examples, exercises and self-test questions

Chapter

Front Cover

pp.:  1 – 4

Mathematics: A Second Start

pp.:  4 – 5

Copyright Page

pp.:  5 – 6

Table of Contents

pp.:  6 – 2

Preface to Second Edition

pp.:  8 – 8

Chapter 2. Number Skills

pp.:  46 – 64

Chapter 3. Algebra: a Basic Toolkit

pp.:  64 – 84

Chapter 4. Algebra: More Tools

pp.:  84 – 99

Chapter 5. Products

pp.:  99 – 115

Chapter 6. Factors

pp.:  115 – 130

Chapter 7. Equations and Inequalities

pp.:  130 – 162

Chapter 8. Manipulation of Formulae

pp.:  162 – 179

Chapter 9. Quadratic Equations

pp.:  179 – 195

Chapter 10. Simultaneous Equations

pp.:  195 – 205

Chapter 11. Indices and Logarithms

pp.:  205 – 220

Chapter 12. Functions and Graphs

pp.:  220 – 239

Chapter 13. Linear Graphs and Their Use in Experimental Work

pp.:  239 – 254

Chapter 14. Calculus – the Mathematics of Change

pp.:  254 – 275

Chapter 15. Applications of Differentiation

pp.:  275 – 295

Chapter 16. Integration

pp.:  295 – 311

Chapter 17. Introduction to Trigonometry

pp.:  311 – 342

Chapter 18. Calculus of Trigonometry

pp.:  342 – 354

Chapter 19. The Law of Natural Growth

pp.:  354 – 371

Chapter 20. Some Applications of Logarithms

pp.:  371 – 386

Chapter 21. A First Look at Statistics

pp.:  386 – 409

Chapter 22. Probability

pp.:  409 – 424

Chapter 23. Probability Distributions

pp.:  424 – 448

Appendix

pp.:  448 – 449

Answers

pp.:  449 – 475

Index

pp.:  475 – 479

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