MATH 1324:  Math for Business and Economics
Lecture Notes

Following are my class notes for the chapters to be covered from our book, Finite Mathematics, 10th Edition, by Barnett, et. al. (before viewing, please read the note ).  For most sections there are:

Note that Chapters 1 and 2 are covered (sort of) twice.  The first time through, just the algebra eassential for completion of the application-style exercises is covered, so as not to get bogged down in algebra from the outset.  My thanks to Dr. Steve Rodi for suggesting this approach.  The second time through, Chapters 1 & 2 become a mini "College Algebra", during which algebraic topics are covered in a more thorough way, as additional preparation for Business Calculus.
 
Chapter 1 : A Beginning Library of Elementary Functions - Emphasis on Applications
Chapter 5 : Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming Chapter 1 : A Beginning Library of Elementary Functions - Emphasis on Algebra
Chapter 2 : Additional Elementary Functions - Emphaseis on Applications
Chapter 6 :  Logic, Sets, and Counting Chapter 2 : Additional Elementary Functions - Emphaseis on Algebra
Chapter 3 : Mathematics of Finance Chapter 7 : Probability Instructions for TI-86       Instructions for TI-82
Chapter 4 : Systems of Linear Equations; Matrices Chapter 8 : Data Description and Probability Distributions

Chapter 1: A Beginning Library of Elementary Functions   --   Emphasis on Applications
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1-1 Functions 

1-3 Linear Functions and Straight Lines

1-4 Quadratic Functions 

Chapter 2: Additional Elementary Functions  --  Emphasis on Applications
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2-1 Rational Functions 

2-2 Exponential Functions

2-3 Logarithmic Functions

Chapter 3: Mathematics of Finance
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3-1 3-1 Simple Interest 
3-2 3-2 Compound Interest
3-3 3-3 Part I Future Value of an Annuity

3-3 Part II
Future Value using Technology
3-4 3-4 Present Value of an Annuity

Chapter 4: Systems of Linear Equations; Matrices
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4-1 4-1 Review: Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 
4-2 4-2 Systems of Linear Equations and Augmented Matrices 
4-3 4-3 Gauss-Jordan Elimination 
4-4 4-4 Matrices: Basic Operations 
4-5 4-5 Inverse of a Square Matrix 
4-6 4-6 Matrix Equations and Systems of Linear Equations 
4-7 4-7 Leontief Input-Output Analysis 

Chapter 5: Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming
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5-1 5-1 Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 
5-2 5-2 Linear Programming in Two Dimensions - Geometric Approach 
5-3 5-3 A Geometric Introduction to the Simplex Method

Chapter 6: Logic, Sets, and Counting
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6-3 6-3 Basic Counting Principles 
6-4 6-4 Permutations and Combinations 

Chapter 7: Probability
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7-1 7-1 Sample Spaces, Events, and Probability 
7-2 7-2 Union and Complement of Events; Odds
7-3 Part I 7-3 Part I Conditional Probability, Intersection of Events
7-3 Part II 7-3 Part II Independence 
7-4 7-4 Bayes' Formula  (omitted)
7-5 7-5 Random Variable, Probability Distribution, and Expected Value 
Quick Quick Probability: A Quick Look

 Chapter 8: Data Description and Probability Distributions
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8-2 8-2 Measures of Central Tendency 
Density Functions
8-3 8-3 Measures of Dispersion 
8-4 8-4 Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Distributions 
8-5 8-5 Normal Distributions 



Chapter 1: A Beginning Library of Elementary Functions   --   Emphasis on Algebra
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1-1 1-1 Functions 
1-2 1-2 Elementary Functions: Graphs and Transformations 
1-3 1-3 Linear Functions and Straight Lines
1-4 1-4 Quadratic Functions 

Chapter 2: Additional Elementary Functions  --  Emphasis on Algebra
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2-1 Part I 2-1 Part I Polynomial Functions
2-1 Part II 2-1 Part II Rational Functions 
2-2 2-2 Exponential Functions
2-3 Part I 2-3 Part I Logarithmic Functions
2-3 Part II 2-3 Part II Solving Logarithmic and Exponential Equations

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Teacher's notes:

(1) the browser notes can be projected during class as a lecture aid, using a PC and projector from IT

(2) the Field Guide notes: