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Best-selling author Nigel Cook's new fourth edition of "Introductory Mathematics" is a complete "prep-math" book. Clear and easy-to-understand, this book employs an integrated approach, reinforcing all math topics to show the value of math as a tool, enabling readers to retain all information. Beginning with fractions and decimal numbers and proceeding on to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, graphs, and binary math, this easy-to-understand book will give readers the math skills needed for their careers. A valuable reference book for those in the technical trades, including electricians, automotive mechanics, printing employees, landscapers, surveyors, machinists, carpenters, food service employees, manufacturers, welders, plumbers, masons, drafters, and more.
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The 4th edition of best-selling author Nigel Cook's "Introductory Mathematics" is a complete "prep math" text for technology students. Beginning with fractions and decimal numbers and proceeding on to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, graphs, and binary math, this easy-to-understand text will give students the math skills needed for career training. 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 then establishes a solid foundation in mathematics for all areas of technical career training.
- Fractions
- Decimal Numbers
- Positive and Negative Numbers
- Exponents and the Metric System
- Algebra, Equations, and Formulas
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Logarithms and Graphs
- Computer Math
Features: A unique set of features in this book fosters understanding and promotes an active involvement in the learning process.
New: Geometry chapter
New: Computer math chapter
New: Double the math applications
- 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
Integrated Math Applications: Employing an "integrated math applications" approach, this text reinforces all math topics with extensive applications to show the student the value of math as a tool, and therefore, if the need is instantly demonstrated, the tool is retained.
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StudyWizard (packaged with the text)
Companion Website: http: //www.prenhall.com/cook
Instructor's Manual (ISBN: 0-13-045285-8)
TestGen (ISBN: 0-13-114156-2)
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