Published by Pearson (June 24, 2020) © 2020

Anthony Croft | Robert Davison
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    ISBN-13: 9781292289694R180

    Foundation Maths ,7th edition

    Language: British English

    The perfect learning resource for students who want to enhance their Maths skills.

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    • Key points highlighting important results for easy reference
    • Worked examples throughout the book to reinforce learning
    • Self-assessment questions to test understanding of essential concepts, with answers provided at the back of the book.
    • Demanding Challenge Exercises at the end of chapters to stretch the keenest of students

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    Preface

    Publisher's acknowledgements

    List of videos

    Mathematical symbols

    Using mathematical and statistical computer software and apps in Foundation Maths

    1. Mathematical symbols
    2. Using mathematical and statistical computer software and apps in Foundation Maths
    3. Arithmetic of whole numbers
    4. Fractions
    5. Decimal numbers
    6. Percentage and ratio
    7. Algebra
    8. Indices
    9. Simplifying algebraic expressions
    10. Factorisation
    11. Algebraic fractions
    12. Transposing formulae
    13. Solving equations
    14. Sequences and series
    15. Sets
    16. Number bases
    17. Elementary logic
    18. Functions
    19. Graphs of functions
    20. The straight line
    21. The exponential function
    22. The logarithm function
    23. Measurement
    24. Introduction to trigonometry
    25. The trigonometrical functions and their graphs
    26. Trigonometrical identities and equations
    27. Solution of triangles
    28. Vectors
    29. Matrices
    30. Complex numbers
    31. Tables and charts
    32. Statistics
    33. Probability
    34. Correlation
    35. Regression
    36. Gradients of curves
    37. Techniques of differentiation
    38. Integration and areas under curves
    39. Techniques of integration
    40. Functions of more than one variable and partial differentiation
    41. Solutions

    Solutions

    Index