Calculus for dummies / by Mark Ryan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ryan, Mark, 1955- author.

Series:

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Calculus.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Slay the calculus monster with this user-friendly guide Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition makes calculus manageable—even if you're one of the many students who sweat at the thought of it. By breaking down differentiation and integration into digestible concepts, this guide helps you build a stronger foundation with a solid understanding of the big ideas at work. This user-friendly math book leads you step-by-step through each concept, operation, and solution, explaining the "how" and "why" in plain English instead of math-speak. Through relevant instruction and practical examples, you'll soon learn that real-life calculus isn't nearly the monster it's made out to be. Calculus is a required course for many college majors, and for students without a strong math foundation, it can be a real barrier to graduation. Breaking that barrier down means recognizing calculus for what it is—simply a tool for studying the ways in which variables interact. It's the logical extension of the algebra, geometry, and trigonometry you've already taken, and Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition proves that if you can master those classes, you can tackle calculus and win. Includes foundations in algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus concepts Explores sequences, series, and graphing common functions Instructs you how to approximate area with integration Features things to remember, things to forget, and things you can't get away with Stop fearing calculus, and learn to embrace the challenge. With this comprehensive study guide, you'll gain the skills and confidence that make all the difference. Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a roadmap for success, and the backup you need to get there.

Contents:

Title Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Part I: An Overview of Calculus; Chapter 1: What Is Calculus?; Chapter 2: The Two Big Ideas of Calculus: Differentiation and Integration - plus Infinite Series; Chapter 3: Why Calculus Works; Part II: Warming Up with Calculus Prerequisites; Chapter 4: Pre-Algebra and Algebra Review; Chapter 5: Funky Functions and Their Groovy Graphs; Chapter 6: The Trig Tango; Part III: Limits; Chapter 7: Limits and Continuity; Chapter 8: Evaluating Limits; Part IV: Differentiation; Chapter 9: Differentiation Orientation

Part VI: The Part of TensChapter 20: Ten Things to Remember; Chapter 21: Ten Things to Forget; Chapter 22: Ten Things You Can't Get Away With; About the Author; Cheat Sheet; More Dummies Products

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119297437

1119297435

OCLC:

906040817