Elementary Functions and Applications (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Sullivan Gale

 
9780365476290: Elementary Functions and Applications (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the essentials of elementary functions and their applications, with a clear path from theory to real problems. Learn how functions relate to graphs, solve practical exercises, and build a foundation for further math study.

This edition presents a coherent year’s work in mathematics for college freshmen. It focuses on elementary functions of one variable, with applications drawn from mechanics, physics, chemistry, economics, and other fields. The book combines algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus ideas, emphasizing how to analyze and use functions rather than proving every theorem. It also highlights graphs, data interpretation, and the practical use of tables and tools like the slide rule and logarithms.

  • Understand how a function relates to its graph and how pairs of functions interact through transformations.
  • Learn methods for solving problems with graphs, algebra, and early calculus concepts.
  • Explore applications across science and social science to see how math models real situations.
  • Practice a wide range of exercises that reinforce intuition and practical skills.
Ideal for readers beginning analytic geometry, calculus, and applied mathematics courses, and for anyone seeking a solid foundation in function analysis.

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