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.
Table of contents
Contents
Preface
Guided tour
Mathematical symbols
1 Arithmetic of whole numbers
2 Fractions
3 Decimal fractions
4 Sets
5 Percentage and ratio
6 Algebra
7 Indices
8 Number bases
9 Elementary logic
10 Simplifying algebraic expressions
11 Factorisation
12 Algebraic fractions
13 Transposing formulae
14 Solving equations
15 Sequences and series
16 Functions
17 Graphs of functions
18 The straight line
19 The exponential function
20 The logarithm function
21 Angles
22 Introduction to trigonometry
23 The trigonometrical functions and their graphs
24 Trigonometrical identities and equations
25 Solution of triangles
26 Matrices 294
27 Measurement 300
28 Gradients of curves 316
29 The product and quotient rules of differentiation 333
30 Integration and areas under curves 340
31 Integration by parts 357
32 Functions of more than one variable and partial differentiation 365
33 Tables and charts 382
34 Statistics 399
35 Probability 413
36 Correlation 422
37 Regression 437
Solutions 444
Index 520
