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Mathematics for the Trades : A Guided Approach,9780139077838
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Mathematics for the Trades : A Guided Approach

by Carman, Robert A.; Saunders, Hal M.
Edition:
5th
ISBN13:

9780139077838

ISBN10:
0139077839
Format:
Paperback
Pub. Date:
7/1/1998
Publisher(s):
Pearson College Div
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Summary

This text begins with a review of arithmetic and then moves on to cover Algebra, Trigonometry and Geometry, all with applications, problems and examples that are technical trades oriented, e.g., HVAC, welding, automotive and machine tool.

Table of Contents

Preface ix(4)
How to Use This Book xiii
CHAPTER 1 Arithmetic of Whole Numbers PREVIEW 1
1(52)
1-1 Working with Whole Numbers
3(13)
Expanded Form
4(2)
Addition of Whole Numbers
6(1)
Rounding Whole Numbers
7(1)
Estimating
8(8)
1-2 Subtraction of Whole Numbers
16(7)
1-3 Multiplication of Whole Numbers
23(10)
Multiplying by Zero and One
26(1)
Multiplying by Larger Numbers
26(2)
Two-Digit Multiplications
28(5)
1-4 Division of Whole Numbers
33(8)
Factors
37(1)
Primes
38(1)
Prime Factors
38(3)
1-5 Order of Operations
41(6)
PROBLEM SET I
47(2)
Using a Calculator, I: Whole-Number Calculations
49(4)
CHAPTER 2 Fractions PREVIEW 2
53(38)
2-1 Working with Fractions
55(10)
Numerator
56(1)
Denominator
56(1)
Proper Fraction
57(1)
Improper Fraction
57(1)
Mixed Numbers
57(2)
Equivalent Fractions
59(2)
Writing in Lowest Terms
61(1)
Comparing Fractions
62(3)
2-2 Multiplication of Fractions
65(5)
2-3 Division of Fractions
70(5)
2-4 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
75(12)
Addition
75(1)
Like Fractions
76(1)
Unlike Fractions
77(1)
Least Common Denominator
77(5)
Subtraction
82(5)
PROBLEM SET 2
87(4)
CHAPTER 3 Decimal Numbers PREVIEW 3
91(44)
3-1 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
93(11)
Place Value of Decimal Numbers
93(2)
Expanded Form
95(1)
Decimal Digits
96(1)
Addition
97(2)
Subtraction
99(5)
3-2 Multiplication and Division of Decimal Numbers
104(13)
Multiplication
104(3)
Division
107(4)
Rounding Decimal Numbers
111(2)
Rounding During Division
113(1)
Averages
114(3)
3-3 Decimal Fractions
117(10)
Repeating Decimal
119(1)
Converting Fractions to Decimals
120(7)
PROBLEM SET 3
127(4)
Using a Calculator, II: Decimals and Fractions
131(4)
CHAPTER 4 Ratio, Proportion, and Percent PREVIEW 4
135(52)
4-1 Ratio and Proportion
137(11)
Ratio
137(3)
Simple Equations
140(1)
Proportions
141(3)
Problem Solving Using Proportions
144(4)
4-2 Introduction to Percent
148(7)
Changing Decimal Numbers to Percents
150(1)
Changing Fractions to Percents
151(1)
Changing Percents to Decimal Numbers
152(3)
4-3 Percent Problems
155(9)
When P Is Unknown
156(3)
When R Is Unknown
159(1)
When B Is Unknown
160(4)
4-4 Applications of Percent Calculations
164(19)
Discount
164(4)
Sales Tax
168(1)
Interest
169(1)
Commission
170(3)
Efficiency
173(1)
Tolerances
173(3)
Percent Change
176(7)
PROBLEM SET 4
183(4)
CHAPTER 5 Measurement PREVIEW 5
187(66)
5-1 Working with Measurement Numbers
189(14)
Tolerance
190(1)
Units
190(1)
Addition and Subtraction of Measurement Numbers
191(2)
Multiplication and Division of Measurement Numbers
193(3)
Rounding Measurement Numbers
196(1)
Accuracy and Precision
196(1)
Adding and Subtracting Measurement Numbers
197(1)
Significant Digits
198(1)
Multiplying and Dividing Measurement Numbers
198(1)
Decimal Equivalents
199(4)
5-2 Units and Unit Conversion
203(10)
Unity Fractions
204(3)
Compound Units
207(1)
Area
208(2)
Volume
210(3)
5-3 Metric Units
213(15)
Length
213(2)
Metric-English Conversion
215(2)
Area
217(1)
Speed
218(1)
Volume
219(2)
Weight
221(1)
Temperature
222(6)
5-4 Direct Measurements
228(21)
Length Measurements
228(4)
Micrometers
232(3)
Vernier Micrometers
235(2)
Vernier Calipers
237(3)
Protractors
240(1)
Meters
241(3)
Gauge Blocks
244(5)
PROBLEM SET 5
249(4)
CHAPTER 6 Pre-Algebra PREVIEW 6
253(34)
6-1 Addition of Signed Numbers
255(8)
The Meaning of Signed Numbers
255(2)
Addition of Signed Numbers
257(1)
Absolute Value
258(5)
6-2 Subtraction of Signed Numbers
263(5)
Opposites
263(1)
Subtraction of Signed Numbers
263(5)
6-3 Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers
268(4)
Multiplication of Signed Numbers
268(1)
Rules for Multiplication
268(1)
Division of Signed Numbers
269(3)
6-4 Exponents and Square Roots
272(11)
Exponents
272(3)
Order of Operations with Exponents
275(1)
Square Roots
276(7)
PROBLEM SET 6
283(4)
CHAPTER 7 Basic Algebra PREVIEW 7
287(96)
7-1 Algebraic Language and Formulas
291(10)
Multiplication
291(1)
Parentheses
292(1)
Division
292(1)
Algebraic Expressions
293(1)
Evaluating Formulas
293(8)
7-2 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions
301(6)
Combining Like Terms
302(2)
Expressions with Parentheses
304(3)
7-3 Solving Simple Equations
307(11)
Equivalent Equations
309(1)
Solving Equations
309(9)
7-4 Solving Equations Involving Two Operations
318(8)
7-5 Solving More Equations and Formulas
326(14)
Parentheses in Equations
326(3)
Variable on Both Sides
329(4)
Solving Formulas
333(7)
7-6 Solving Word Problems
340(10)
Translating English to Algebra
340(3)
Translating Sentences to Equations
343(2)
General Word Problems
345(5)
7-7 More Ratio and Proportion
350(14)
Scale Drawings
351(3)
Similar Figures
354(1)
Direct and Inverse Proportion
355(2)
Gears and Pulleys
357(7)
7-8 Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Expressions
364(5)
Multiplying Simple Factors
364(1)
Rule for Multiplication
365(1)
Dividing Simple Factors
366(1)
Negative Exponents
367(2)
7-9 Scientific Notation
369(4)
Definition of Scientific Notation
369(1)
Converting to Scientific Notation
369(2)
Converting from Scientific Notation to Decimal Form
371(1)
Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation
371(2)
Calculators and Scientific Notation
373(4)
PROBLEM SET 7
377(6)
CHAPTER 8 Practical Plane Geometry PREVIEW 8
383(62)
8-1 Angle Measurement
385(11)
Labeling Angles
385(1)
Measuring Angles
386(1)
Classifying Angles
387(1)
Drawing Angles
388(1)
Angle Facts
389(7)
8-2 Area and Perimeter of Polygons
396(13)
Polygons
396(1)
Perimeter
397(1)
Quadrilaterals
398(1)
Rectangles
399(3)
Squares
402(1)
Parallelograms
403(2)
Trapezoids
405(4)
8-3 Triangles, Hexagons, and Irregular Polygons
409(18)
Pythagorean Theorem
411(3)
Area of a Triangle
414(4)
Hexagons
418(3)
Irregular Polygons
421(6)
8-4 Circles
427(12)
Circumference
427(2)
Parts of Circles
429(2)
Area of a Circle
431(2)
Rings
433(6)
PROBLEM SET 8
439(6)
CHAPTER 9 Solid Figures and Geometric Constructions PREVIEW 9
445(46)
9-1 Prisms and Pyramids
447(13)
Prisms
447(6)
Pyramids
453(2)
Frustum of a Pyramid
455(5)
9-2 Cylinders, Cones, and Spheres
460(11)
Cylinders
460(2)
Cones
462(2)
Frustum of a Cone
464(2)
Spheres
466(5)
9-3 Geometric Constructions
471(16)
PROBLEM SET 9
487(4)
CHAPTER 10 Triangle Trigonometry PREVIEW 10
491(48)
10-1 Angles and Triangles
495(12)
Angle Measurement
496(1)
Radian Measure
497(1)
Sectors
498(1)
Linear and Angular Speed
499(1)
Right Triangles
499(2)
Pythagorean Theorem
501(1)
Special Right Triangles
502(5)
10-2 Trigonometric Ratios
507(8)
Sine Ratio
507(2)
Cosine Ratio
509(1)
Tangent Ratio
510(1)
Finding Values of Trigonometric Functions
511(1)
Angles in Degrees and Minutes
512(1)
Finding the Angle
513(2)
10-3 Solving Right Triangles
515(8)
10-4 Oblique Triangles (Optional)
523(12)
Oblique Triangles
523(1)
Law of Sines
523(7)
Law of Cosines
530(5)
PROBLEM SET 10
535(4)
CHAPTER 11 Advanced Algebra PREVIEW II
539(38)
11-1 Systems of Equations
541(19)
Solution by Substitution
542(3)
Dependent and Inconsistent Systems
545(1)
Solution by Elimination
546(3)
Multiplication with the Elimination Method
549(4)
Multiplying Both Equations
553(1)
Word Problems
554(6)
11-2 Quadratic Equations
560(15)
Standard Form
561(1)
Solutions to Quadratic Equations
562(1)
Solving x(2)-a=0
562(2)
Quadratic Formula
564(4)
Word Problems and Quadratic Equations
568(7)
PROBLEM SET II
575(2)
Answers to Previews 577(3)
Answers 580(33)
Index 613(4)
Index of Applications 617


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