Mathematics for the Technical Trades - Softcover

Cook, Nigel P

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130452696 ISBN 13: 9780130452696

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2003

Synopsis

"Mathematics for the Technical Trades" is a complete math book geared toward those in technical trades such as electronics, construction, automotive, machining, welding, drafting, plumbing, and printing. This easy-to-understand text begins with fractions and decimal numbers and proceeds to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. For those in the technical trades who want to learn, review, or reinforce the math skills that are essential to their trades.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"Mathematics for Technical Trades" is a complete "prep math" text for students in electrical, electronics, construction, automotive, machining, welding, drafting, plumbing, printing, and many other technical programs. This easy-to-understand text begins with fractions and decimal numbers arid proceeds on to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. After 16 textbooks, 26 editions, and 20 years of front-line education experience, Nigel Cook knows how to make mathematics easily accessible, fully preparing students for success in their technical careers. OUTLINE:

Assuming no prior understanding this text begins at the very beginning and establishes a solid foundation in mathematics for all areas of technical career training.

1. Whole Numbers and Fractions
2. Decimal Calculation
3. Positive and Negative Numbers
4. Exponents and the Metric Systems
5. Algebra, Equations, and Formulas
6. Geometry and Trigonometry

FEATURES:

A unique set of features in this book fosters understanding and promotes active, involvement in the learning process.

• Conversational writing style
• Visually descriptive layout
• Humanistic vignettes
• Integrated math applications
• Worked-out examples
• Section self-test evaluation points
• Calculator sequence examples
• Extensive end-of-chapter problems
• Margin term definitions

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130452696
• ISBN 13: 9780130452696
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240