Foundation Maths (4th Edition)

Foundation Maths has been written for students taking higher or further education courses, who have not specialised in mathematics on post-16 qualifications and need to use mathematical tools in their courses. It is ideally suited for those studying marketing, business studies, management, science, engineering, computer science, social science, geography, combined studies and design. It will be useful for those who lack confidence and need careful, steady guidance in mathematical methods. Even for those whose mathematical expertise is already established, the book will be a helpful revision and reference guide. The style of the book also makes it suitable for self-study or distance learning. Cover......Page 1 Foundation maths......Page 4 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 8 Guided tour......Page 10 Mathematical symbols......Page 12 1 Arithmetic of whole numbers......Page 14 2 Fractions......Page 27 3 Decimal fractions......Page 39 4 Sets......Page 47 5 Percentage and ratio......Page 59 6 Algebra......Page 67 7 Indices......Page 76 8 Number bases......Page 91 9 Elementary logic......Page 102 10 Simplifying algebraic expressions......Page 113 11 Factorisation......Page 121 12 Algebraic fractions......Page 128 13 Transposing formulae......Page 142 14 Solving equations......Page 148 15 Sequences and series......Page 159 16 Functions......Page 174 17 Graphs of functions......Page 187 18 The straight line......Page 207 19 The exponential function......Page 220 20 The logarithm function......Page 229 21 Angles......Page 247 22 Introduction to trigonometry......Page 257 23 The trigonometrical functions and their graphs......Page 265 24 Trigonometrical identities and equations......Page 278 25 Solution of triangles......Page 290 26 Matrices......Page 307 27 Measurement......Page 322 28 Gradients of curves......Page 329 29 The product and quotient rules of differentiation......Page 346 30 Integration and areas under curves......Page 353 31 Integration by parts......Page 370 32 Functions of more than one variable and partial differentiation......Page 378 33 Tables and charts......Page 395 34 Statistics......Page 412 35 Probability......Page 426 36 Correlation......Page 435 37 Regression......Page 450 Solutions......Page 457 Index......Page 533 Pearson Education Limited Cover 1 Foundation maths 4 Contents 6 Preface 8 Guided tour 10 Mathematical symbols 12 1 Arithmetic of whole numbers 14 2 Fractions 27 3 Decimal fractions 39 4 Sets 47 5 Percentage and ratio 59 6 Algebra 67 7 Indices 76 8 Number bases 91 9 Elementary logic 102 10 Simplifying algebraic expressions 113 11 Factorisation 121 12 Algebraic fractions 128 13 Transposing formulae 142 14 Solving equations 148 15 Sequences and series 159 16 Functions 174 17 Graphs of functions 187 18 The straight line 207 19 The exponential function 220 20 The logarithm function 229 21 Angles 247 22 Introduction to trigonometry 257 23 The trigonometrical functions and their graphs 265 24 Trigonometrical identities and equations 278 25 Solution of triangles 290 26 Matrices 307 27 Measurement 322 28 Gradients of curves 329 29 The product and quotient rules of differentiation 346 30 Integration and areas under curves 353 31 Integration by parts 370 32 Functions of more than one variable and partial differentiation 378 33 Tables and charts 395 34 Statistics 412 35 Probability 426 36 Correlation 435 37 Regression 450 Solutions 457 Index 533 9780131979215 This fourth edition covers all the mathematical techniques essential for those embarking upon higher education courses. It includes explanations and detailed solutions, as well as six new chapters and features