How to Solve Word Problems in Calculus

Overview

Considered to be the hardest mathematical problems to solve, word problems continue to terrify students across all math disciplines. This new title in the World Problems series demystifies these difficult problems once and for all by showing even the most math-phobic readers simple, step-by-step tips and techniques. How to Solve World Problems in Calculus reviews important concepts in calculus and provides solved problems and step-by-step solutions. Once students have mastered the basic approaches to solving calculus word problems, they will confidently apply these new mathematical principles to even the most challenging advanced problems. Each chapter features an introduction to a problem type, definitions, related theorems, and formulas. Topics range from vital pre-calculus review to traditional calculus first-course content. Sample problems with solutions and a 50-problem chapter are ideal for self-testing. Fully explained examples with step-by-step solutions.

Biographical note

Eugene Don (Coram, NY) is Professor of Mathematics at Queens College of the City University of New York. He is also the author of Schaum's Outline of Mathematica.

Back cover copy

WORD PROBLEMS??

NO PROBLEM!!

Be prepared when you get to the word-problem section of your test! With this easy-to-use pocket guide, solving word problems in calculus becomes almost fun.

This anxiety-quelling guide helps you get ready for those daunting word problems, one step at a time. With fully explained examples, it shows you how easy it can be to translate word problems into solvable calculus problems­­and get the answers right!

You get complete directions for solving problems commonly found in high-school and college text books. There's no word problem too tough for How To Solve Word Problems in Calculus!

Sanity-saving features include:

Step-by-step approach to word problems
Complete explanations of every step
Fully explained answers
Dozens of sample problems
Problems of every type
Skill-checking practice drill


If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

Brush up before tests
Solve problems quickly
Understand the material
Master word problems without spending hours with lengthy textbooks


The book that solves word-problem problems!