Mathematics for the Trades

A Guided Approach

Robert Carman Emeritus, Hal Saunders (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

864 Seiten

2014 | 10th edition
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-334777-7 (ISBN)

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Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach is the leader in trades and occupational mathematics, equipping students with a solid foundation in the math needed for a variety of technical and vocational trades, such as allied health, electrical trades, plumbing, construction, and many more. The math concepts are presented completely within the context of practical on-the-job applications, so students can make an impact on the job from day one.

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Inhalt

1. Arithmetic of Whole Numbers

Preview

1-1 Reading, Writing, Rounding, and Adding Whole Numbers

1-2 Subtraction of Whole Numbers

1-3 Multiplication of Whole Numbers

1-4 Division of Whole Numbers

1-5 Order of Operations

Using a Calculator, I: Whole-Number Calculations

 

2. Fractions

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2-1 Working with Fractions

2-2 Multiplication of Fractions

2-3 Division of Fractions

2-4 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Using a Calculator, II: Fractions

 

3. Decimal Numbers

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3-1 Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Numbers

3-2 Multiplication and Division of Decimal Numbers

3-3 Decimal Fractions

Using a Calculator, III: Decimals

 

4. Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

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4-1 Ratio and Proportion

4-2 Special Applications of Ratio and Proportion

4-3 Introduction to Percent

4-4 Percent Problems

4-5 Special Applications of Percent Calculations

 

5. Measurement

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5-1 Working with Measurement Numbers

5-2 U.S. Customary Units and Unit Conversion

5-3 Metric Units

5-4 Direct Measurements

 

6. Pre-Algebra

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6-1 Addition of Signed Numbers

6-2 Subtraction of Signed Numbers

6-3 Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers

6-4 Exponents and Square Roots

 

7. Basic Algebra

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7-1 Algebraic Language and Formulas

7-2 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions

7-3 Solving Simple Equations

7-4 Solving Two-Step Equations

7-5 Solving More Equations and Solving Formulas

7-6 Solving Word Problems

7-7 Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Expressions

7-8 Scientific Notation

 

8. Practical Plane Geometry

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8-1 Angle Measurement

8-2 Perimeter of Polygons and Area of Quadrilaterals

8-3 Triangles, Regular Hexagons, and Irregular Polygons

8-4 Circles

 

9. Solid Figures

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9-1 Prisms

9-2 Pyramids and Frustums of Pyramids

9-3 Cylinders and Spheres

9-4 Cones and Frustums of Cones

 

10. Triangle Trigonometry

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10-1 Angles and Triangles

10-2 Trigonometric Ratios

10-3 Solving Right Triangles

10-4 Oblique Triangles (Optional)

 

11. Intermediate Algebra

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11-1 Systems of Equations

11-2 Quadratic Equations

 

12. Statistics

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12-1 Reading and Constructing Graphs

12-2 Measures of Central Tendency

 

Answers to Previews

Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems

Protractor, Multiplication Table, and Metric Ruler

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.3.2014
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 215 x 275 mm
• Gewicht: 1542 g
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik
• ISBN-10: 0-13-334777-X / 013334777X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-334777-7 / 9780133347777
• Zustand: Neuware