Mathematics for the Trades, 11th Ed.
Real-life applications are drawn from a variety of occupational, technical, and vocational areas
- UPDATED! Since it is important that students learn math in the context of the ever-changing workplace, applications have been added and updated to reflect the latest in career and technical trades. Examples and practice problems are coded by occupation for easy identification.
- Applications pull from trades including: automotive, allied health, welding, plumbing, machine trades, carpentry, auto mechanics, HVAC, electrical trades, manufacturing, flooring and carpeting, general interest, general trades, life skills, trades management, and more.
Preface
How to Use This Book
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
Summary
Problem Set
Using a Calculator, I: Whole-Number Calculations
2. Fractions
Preview
2-1 Working with Fractions
2-2 Multiplication of Fractions
2-3 Division of Fractions
2-4 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Summary
Problem Set
Using a Calculator, II: Fractions
3. Decimal Numbers
Preview
3-1 Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Numbers
3-2 Multiplication and Division of Decimal Numbers
3-3 Decimal Fractions
Summary
Problem Set
Using a Calculator, III: Decimals
4. Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
Preview
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
Summary
Problem Set
5. Measurement
Preview
5-1 Working with Measurement Numbers
5-2 U.S. Customary Units and Unit Conversion
5-3 Metric Units
5-4 Metric—U.S. Customary Conversions
5-5 Direct Measurements
Summary
Problem Set
6. Pre-Algebra
Preview
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
Summary
Problem Set
7. Basic Algebra
Preview
7-1 Algebraic Language and Formulas
7-2 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions
7-3 Solving Simple Equations
7-4 Solving Two-Operation 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
Summary
Problem Set
8. Practical Plane Geometry
Preview
8-1 Angle Measurement
8-2 Perimeter of Polygons and Area of Quadrilaterals
8-3 Triangles, Regular Hexagons, and Irregular Polygons
8-4 Circles
Summary
Problem Set
9. Solid Figures
Preview
9-1 Prisms
9-2 Pyramids and Frustums of Pyramids
9-3 Cylinders and Spheres
9-4 Cones and Frustums of Cones
Summary
Problem Set
10. Triangle Trigonometry
Preview
10-1 Angles and Right Triangles
10-2 Trigonometric Ratios
10-3 Solving Right Triangles
10-4 Oblique Triangles
Summary
Problem Set
11. Intermediate Algebra
Preview
11-1 Systems of Equations
11-2 Quadratic Equations
Summary
Problem Set
12. Statistics
Preview
12-1 Reading and Constructing Graphs
12-2 Measures of Central Tendency
12-3 Measures of Dispersion
Summary
Problem Set
Answers to Previews
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems
Protractor, Multiplication Table, and Metric Ruler
Index
Index of Applications
Credits
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Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach, 11/e
Real-life applications are drawn from a variety of occupational, technical, and vocational areas
Table of Contents:
Preface How to Use This Book 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 Summary Problem Set Using a Calculator, I: Whole-Number Calculations 2. Fractions Preview 2-1 Working with Fractions 2-2 Multiplication of Fractions 2-3 Division of Fractions 2-4 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Summary Problem Set Using a Calculator, II: Fractions 3. Decimal Numbers Preview 3-1 Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Numbers 3-2 Multiplication and Division of Decimal Numbers 3-3 Decimal Fractions Summary Problem Set Using a Calculator, III: Decimals 4. Ratio, Proportion, and Percent Preview 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 Summary Problem Set 5. Measurement Preview 5-1 Working with Measurement Numbers 5-2 U.S. Customary Units and Unit Conversion 5-3 Metric Units 5-4 Metric—U.S. Customary Conversions 5-5 Direct Measurements Summary Problem Set 6. Pre-Algebra Preview 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 Summary Problem Set 7. Basic Algebra Preview 7-1 Algebraic Language and Formulas 7-2 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions 7-3 Solving Simple Equations 7-4 Solving Two-Operation 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 Summary Problem Set 8. Practical Plane Geometry Preview 8-1 Angle Measurement 8-2 Perimeter of Polygons and Area of Quadrilaterals 8-3 Triangles, Regular Hexagons, and Irregular Polygons 8-4 Circles Summary Problem Set 9. Solid Figures Preview 9-1 Prisms 9-2 Pyramids and Frustums of Pyramids 9-3 Cylinders and Spheres 9-4 Cones and Frustums of Cones Summary Problem Set 10. Triangle Trigonometry Preview 10-1 Angles and Right Triangles 10-2 Trigonometric Ratios 10-3 Solving Right Triangles 10-4 Oblique Triangles Summary Problem Set 11. Intermediate Algebra Preview 11-1 Systems of Equations 11-2 Quadratic Equations Summary Problem Set 12. Statistics Preview 12-1 Reading and Constructing Graphs 12-2 Measures of Central Tendency 12-3 Measures of Dispersion Summary Problem Set Answers to Previews Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems Protractor, Multiplication Table, and Metric Ruler Index Index of Applications Credits |
