Brief Applied Calculus 6th edition

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Geoffrey C. Berresford and Andrew M. Rockett
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  • Chapter 1: Functions
    • 1.1: Real Numbers, Inequalities, and Lines (36)
    • 1.2: Exponents (44)
    • 1.3: Functions: Linear and Quadratic (42)
    • 1.4: Functions: Polynomial, Rational, and Exponential (38)
    • Review Exercises
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 2: Derivatives and Their Uses
    • 2.1: Limits and Continuity (36)
    • 2.2: Rates of Change, Slopes, and Derivatives (28)
    • 2.3: Some Differentiation Formulas (30)
    • 2.4: The Product and Quotient Rules (34)
    • 2.5: Higher-Order Derivatives (26)
    • 2.6: The Chain Rule and the Generalized Power Rule (38)
    • 2.7: Nondifferentiable Functions (10)
    • Review Exercises
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 3: Further Applications of Derivatives
    • 3.1: Graphing Using the First Derivative (35)
    • 3.2: Graphing Using the First and Second Derivatives (37)
    • 3.3: Optimization (30)
    • 3.4: Further Applications of Optimization (15)
    • 3.5: Optimizing Lot Size and Harvest Size (17)
    • 3.6: Implicit Differentiation and Related Rates (43)
    • Review Exercises
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 4: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • 4.1: Exponential Functions (30)
    • 4.2: Logarithmic Functions (32)
    • 4.3: Differentiation of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (51)
    • 4.4: Two Applications to Economics: Relative Rates and Elasticity of Demand (27)
    • Review Exercises
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 5: Integrations and Its Applications
    • 5.1: Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals (36)
    • 5.2: Integration Using Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (32)
    • 5.3: Definite Integrals and Areas (51)
    • 5.4: Further Applications of Definite Integrals: Average Value and Area Between Curves (45)
    • 5.5: Two Applications to Economics: Consumers' Surplus and Income Distribution (19)
    • 5.6: Integration by Substitution (40)
    • Review Exercises
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 6: Integration Techniques and Differential Equations
    • 6.1: Integration by Parts (39)
    • 6.2: Integration Using Tables (41)
    • 6.3: Improper Integrals (36)
    • 6.4: Numerical Integration (24)
    • 6.5: Differential Equations (37)
    • 6.6: Further Applications of Differential Equations: Three Models of Growth (30)
    • Review Exercises
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 7: Calculus of Several Variables
    • 7.1: Functions of Several Variables (24)
    • 7.2: Partial Derivatives (34)
    • 7.3: Optimizing Functions of Several Variables (26)
    • 7.4: Least Squares (23)
    • 7.5: Lagrange Multipliers and Constrained Optimization (26)
    • 7.6: Total Differentials and Approximate Changes (24)
    • 7.7: Multiple Integrals (31)
    • Review Exercises
    • Review Exercises


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Chapter 1: Functions
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Chapter 2: Derivatives and Their Uses
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Chapter 3: Further Applications of Derivatives
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Chapter 4: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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Chapter 5: Integrations and Its Applications
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Chapter 6: Integration Techniques and Differential Equations
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Chapter 7: Calculus of Several Variables
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