Mathematical Ideas

About This Book

Mathematical Ideas connects math to your current and future life and career, with timely and relevant applications. It is designed for non-STEM majors and focuses on math in the workplace, supported by broad coverage, clear organization, abundant examples and well-planned exercise sets. Features like “When Will I Ever Use This?” in each chapter connect topics to career or workplace situations. Problem-solving strategies help increase your problem-solving skills, and “For Further Thought” encourages you to share your reasoning with other students for deeper understanding. Graphing calculators are optional. Among other enhancements, the 15th Edition adds a wealth of updated applications such as Approximating Average Number of Points per Game, Evaluating COVID-19 Risks, and more.