Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition (For Dummies (Lifestyle))

Product Information

ul>

With clear definitions, concise explanations, and plenty of helpful information on everything from limits and vectors to integration and curve-sketching, Calculus All-in-One For Dummies is the must-have resource for students who want to review for exams or just need extra help understanding the concepts from class. i> In high school, he twice scored a perfect 800 on the math portion of the SAT, and he not only knows mathematics, he has a gift for explaining it in plain English. Mark is the author of Calculus For Dummies, Calculus Workbook For Dummies, and Geometry Workbook For Dummies.

If you don't understand calculus after reading Calculus for Dummies, you might want to try navel-gazing or running a flea circus. You’ll ease into the basics with clear explanations, clever shortcuts, and real–life examples to help you – and you’ll discover that calculus isn’t so tough after all. jpg","width":250,"height":350},"authors":[{"authorId":8957,"name":"Mark Ryan","slug":"mark-ryan","description":" Mark Ryan, a graduate of Brown University and the University of Wisconsin Law School, has been teaching math since 1989. p>\n\n\n

Optimization problems

\n
1. \n

   Express the thing you want to minimize or maximize as a function of the unknown.i>Everyday Math for Everyday Life was published in 2002, Calculus For Dummies (Wiley) in 2003, and Calculus Workbook For Dummies in 2005. com/v2/books/292921"}}],"cheatSheet":{"articleId":208666,"slug":"calculus-workbook-for-dummies-cheat-sheet","title":"Calculus Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet","description":"To effectively work through calculus problems, you have to understand a number of topics: the process of evaluating limits, methods of solving various differentiation and integration problems, and the tests for convergence or divergence of infinite series. Free of review and ramp-up material, Calculus Essentials For Dummies sticks to the point with content focused on key topics only.

   p>\n

\n
2. \n

   Integral comparison test: If the benchmark improper integral converges, so does the given series; ditto for divergence. Great as a supplement to your textbook or a refresher before taking a standardized test like the MCAT, this Dummies workbook has what you need to succeed in this notoriously difficult subject. And the best way to get the practice you need to develop your mathematical talents is Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies. Differential Equations For Dummies is the perfect companion for a college differential equations course and is an ideal supplemental resource for other calculus classes as well as science and engineering courses. Adults of all ages who′d like a good introduction to the subject – Non–student readers will find the book′s exposition clear and accessible.This book is packed with practical examples, plenty of practice problems, and access to online quizzes so you’ll be ready when it’s test time.