MATHEMATICS HIGHER LEVEL OPTION 10 SERIES & DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONSPREFACE ‘This book has been specifically written to meet the demands of the Mathematics Higher Level Option 10: Series and Differential Equations. It presents an extensive and comprehensive coverage of the syllabus and in some sections goes beyond what is required of the student, However, this is for the teacher to decide how best to use these sections with their students. “The text has been written in a conversational style so that students will find that they are not simply making reference to an, encyclopedia filled with mathematical facts, but rather find that they are in some Way participating in or listening in on a discussion of the subject matter. ‘There is an extensive set of examples for students to refer to when learning the subject matter for the first time or during their revision period. There is an abundance of well-graded exercises for students to hone their skills. Of course, it is not expected that uny one student work through every question in this text - such a task would be quite a feat. Again it is hoped then that teachers will guide the students as to which questions to attempt. The questions serve to develop routine skills, reinforce concepts introduced in the topic and develop skills in making appropriate use of the ‘graphics calculator. ‘Throughout the text the subject matter is presented using graphical, numerical, algebraic and verbal means whenever appropriate. Classical approaches have been judiciously combined with ‘modem approaches reflecting new technology - in particular the use of the graphics calculator. A detailed solution manual has also been included as part of this text book. The solution manual has been made available on a disc, which can be found on the inside of the back cover. To open the files you will need to have Adobe® Acrobat® loaded on your system as well as Microsoft Excel® & Microsoft Word®. As always, we welcome and encourage teachers and students to contact IBID Press with feedback, not only on their likes and dislikes but suggestions on how the book can be improved as well as where errors and misprints occur. There will be updates on the IBID Press website in relation to errors that have been located in the book as well as other relevant materia\ for this option (for example, alternative solutions to those presented in the solution manual) ~ so we suggest that you visit the IBID website at www ibid.com.au, If you believe you have located an stor or misprint please email Fabio Cirrito at fabio@ibid.com.au. Fabio Cirrito, September 2006 iii