College Mathematics for Trades and Technologies
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For courses in Trade Math, Business Math, or Technical Mathematics.
Fosters a solid understanding of the math needed for a broad range of career programs
College Mathematics for Trades and Technologies introduces the basic math, algebra, and geometry needed in career programs, including fields such as personal finance, healthcare, and industrial trades. Presenting the mathematical topics within the context of trade applications enables students to connect the concepts to their future careers.
The 10th Edition expands coverage of trades, includes additional support for students, and maintains all the features that have made this one of the most well-received texts for this course.
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1. Review of Basic Concepts
- 1-1 Basic Operations with Whole Numbers and Decimals
- 1-2 Exponents, Roots, and Powers of 10
- 1-3 Order of Operations and Problem Solving
2. Review of Fractions
- 2-1 Multiples and Factors
- 2-2 Equivalent Fractions and Decimals
- 2-3 Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- 2-4 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
3. Percents
- 3-1 Percent and Number Equivalents
- 3-2 Percentage Problems
- 3-3 Increase and Decrease
- CHAPTERS 1 – 3 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
4. Measurement
- 4-1 The U.S. Customary System of Measurement
- 4-2 Introduction to the Metric System
- 4-3 Time, Temperature, and Other Measures
- 4-4 Metric–U.S. Customary Comparisons
- 4-5 Accuracy, Precision, and Error
5. Signed Numbers and Powers of 10
- 5-1 Adding Signed Numbers
- 5-2 Subtracting Signed Numbers
- 5-3 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
- 5-4 Signed Rational Numbers
- 5-5 Powers of 10
- 5-6 Scientific Notation
6. Statistics
- 6-1 Reading Circle, Bar, and Line Graphs
- 6-2 Measures of Central Tendency
- 6-3 Measures of Dispersion
- 6-4 Counting Techniques and Simple Probabilities
- CHAPTERS 4 – 6 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
7. Linear Equations and Inequalities
- 7-1 Variable Notation
- 7-2 Solving Linear Equations
- 7-3 Solving Linear Equations with Fractions and Decimals by Clearing the Denominators
- 7-4 Inequalities and Sets
- 7-5 Solving Linear Inequalities
- 7-6 Solving Compound Inequalities
8. Formulas, Proportion, and Variation
- 8-1 Formulas
- 8-2 Proportion
- 8-3 Direct and Joint Variation
- 8-4 Inverse and Combined Variation
9. Linear Equations, Functions, and Inequalities in Two Variables
- 9-1 Graphical Representation of Linear Equations and Functions
- 9-2 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables Using Alternative Methods
- 9-3 Slope
- 9-4 Linear Equation of a Line
10. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
- 10-1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Graphically
- 10-2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using the Addition Method
- 10-3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using the Substitution Method
- 10-4 Problem Solving Using Systems of Linear Equations
- CHAPTERS 7 – 10 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
11. Powers and Polynomials
- 11-1 Laws of Exponents
- 11-2 Polynomials
- 11-3 Basic Operations with Polynomials
12. Roots and Radicals
- 12-1 Irrational Numbers and Real Numbers
- 12-2 Simplifying Irrational Expressions
- 12-3 Basic Operations with Square-Root Radicals
- 12-4 Complex and Imaginary Numbers
13. Factoring
- 13-1 The Distributive Property and Common Factors
- 13-2 Factoring Special Products
- 13-3 Factoring General Trinomials
14. Rational Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
- 14-1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
- 14-2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
- 14-3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
- 14-4 Solving Equations and Inequalities with Rational Expressions
15. Quadratic and Other Nonlinear Equations and Inequalities
- 15-1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square-Root Method
- 15-2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
- 15-3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square or Using the Formula
- 15-4 Graphing Quadratic Functions
- 15-5 Solving Higher-Degree Equations by Factoring
- 15-6 Solving Quadratic Inequalities
- 15-7 Solving Equations and Inequalities Containing One Absolute-Value Expression
- CHAPTERS 11 – 15 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
16. Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
- 16-1 Exponential Expressions, Equations, and Formulas
- 16-2 Logarithmic Expressions, Equations, and Formulas
17. Geometry
- 17-1 Lines and Angles
- 17-2 Polygons
- 17-3 Circles and Radians
- 17-4 Volume and Surface Area
18. Triangles
- 18-1 Special Triangle Relationships
- 18-2 Pythagorean Theorem
- 18-3 Inscribed and Circumscribed Regular Polygons and Circles
- 18-4 Distance and Midpoints
- CHAPTERS 16 – 18 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
19. Right-Angle Trigonometry
- 19-1 Trigonometric Functions
- 19-2 Solving Right Triangles Using the Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions
20. Trigonometry with Any Angle
- 20-1 Vectors
- 20-2 Trigonometric Functions for Any Angle
- 20-3 Period and Phase Shift
- 20-4 Law of Sines
- 20-5 Law of Cosines
- CHAPTERS 19 – 20 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
Online Appendices available in MyLab® Math:
- Appendix A. Measuring Instruments
- Appendix B. Number Systems
- Appendix C. Matrices and Determinents
- Appendix D. Conic
Selected Answers to Student Exercise Material
Glossary and Index
New and updated features of this title
- New Stop and Check exercises that reinforce new concepts in examples are featured in the margin opposite the examples. They provide immediate practice and feedback.
- New Definitions are featured in the margin as they are introduced. These definitions are also included in the Glossary/Index.
- Trigonometric functions of cosecant, secant and cotangent are now included.
Hallmark features of this title
- Career-coded examples and exercises focus on a wide variety of careers, including Allied Health, Business and Personal Finance, Aviation, Hospitality, Industrial Trades, Automotive, Telecommunication, Electronics, Construction, Drafting and more.
- A 6-step approach to problem solving provides a systematic and logical framework for analyzing, comparing, estimating and solving workplace applications.
For courses in Trade Math or Technical Mathematics.
Fosters a solid understanding of the math needed for a broad range of career programs
College Mathematics for Trades and Technologies introduces the basic math, algebra, and geometry needed in career programs, including fields such as personal finance, healthcare, construction, and industrial trades. Presenting the mathematical topics within the context of trade applications enables students to connect the concepts to their future careers.
The 10th Edition includes additional support for students and instructors, while maintaining all the features that have made this one of the most well-received texts for this course.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 1.50 × 8.30 × 10.60 in |
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| Subjects | mathematics, higher education, applied math, Calculus, Applied & Advanced Math, Trade Math |
