Practical Math

Practical Math is a text/workbook that covers essential math concepts and how they are applied on the job in agriculture, alternative energy, culinary arts, boiler operation, construction, electrical, HVAC, manufacturing, maintenance, mechanics, pipefi tting, plumbing, and welding. Each chapter presents math concepts in visual steps and includes both math exercises and practical applications that reinforce learning. Review problems and a chapter test assess learning. Online learner resources reinforce math concepts and encourage practice in a variety of digital formats.

Online instructor resources have been added to this edition to aid classroom instruction by providing detailed instructional plans, PowerPoint® presentations, and LMS-compatible assessments.

CONTENTS

Working with Whole Numbers

• Understanding Whole Numbers
• Adding Whole Numbers
• Subtracting Whole Numbers
• Multiplying Whole Numbers
• Dividing Whole Numbers

Working with Simple Fractions
• Understanding Fractions
• Understanding Factors
• Finding Equivalent Fractions

Working with Complex Fractions
• Adding Fractions
• Subtracting Fractions
• Multiplying Fractions
• Dividing Fractions

Working with Decimals
• Understanding Decimals
• Adding and Subtracting Decimals
• Multiplying Decimals
• Dividing Whole Numbers
• Changing Fractions to Decimals
• Changing Decimals to Fractions Working with Percentages
• Understanding Percentages
• Solving Percentage Problems
• Calculating Costs

Working with Measurement
• Understanding Units of Measure
• Converting Units of Measure
• Adding and Subtracting Units of Measure
• Multiplying and Dividing Units of Measure Working with Exponents
• Understanding Exponents
• Understanding Square Roots Working with Ratios and Proportions
• Using Ratios
• Using Proportions

Working with Plane and Solid Figures
• Understanding Plane Figures
• Understanding Solid Figures

Working with Graphs
• Using Line Graphs
• Using Bar Graphs