Introductory Technical Mathematics, 6th Edition Front Cover

Introductory Technical Mathematics, 6th Edition

Description

With an emphasis on real-world math applications, the Sixth Edition of INTRODUCTORY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS provides readers with current and practical technical math applications for today’s sophisticated trade and technical work environments. Straightforward and easy to understand, this hands-on book helps readers build a solid understanding of math concepts through step-by-step examples and problems drawn from various occupations. Updated to include the most current information in the field, the sixth edition includes expanded coverage of topics such as estimation usage, spreadsheets, and energy-efficient electrical applications.

Table of Contents

Section I: Fundamentals of General Mathematics
Unit 1: Whole Numbers
Unit 2: Common Fractions
Unit 3: Decimal Fractions
Unit 4: Ratio and Proportion
Unit 5: Percents
Unit 6: Signed Numbers

Section II: Measurement
Unit 7: Precision, Accuracy, and Tolerance
Unit 8: Customary Measurement Units
Unit 9: Metric Measurement Units
Unit 10: Steel Rules and Vernier Calipers
Unit 11: Micrometers

Section III: Fundamentals of Algebra
Unit 12: Introduction to Algebra
Unit 13: Basic Algebraic Operations
Unit 14: Simple Equations
Unit 15: Complex Equations
Unit 16: The Cartesian Coordinate System and Graphs of Linear Equations
Unit 17: Systems of Equations
Unit 18: Quadratic Equations

Section IV: Fundamentals of Plane Geometry
Unit 19: Introduction to Plane Geometry
Unit 20: Angular Measure
Unit 21: Angular Geometric Principles
Unit 22: Triangles
Unit 23: Congruent and Similar Figures
Unit 24: Polygons
Unit 25: Circles

Section V: Geometric Figures: Areas and Volumes
Unit 26: Areas of Common Polygons
Unit 27: Areas of Circles, Sectors, Segments, and Ellipses
Unit 28: Prisms and Cylinders: Volumes, Surface Areas, and Weights
Unit 29: Pyramids and Cones: Volumes, Surface Areas, and Weights
Unit 30: Spheres and Composite Figures: Volumes, Surface Areas, and Weights

Section VI: Basic Statistics
Unit 31: Graphs: Bar, Circle, and Line
Unit 32: Statistics

Section VII: Fundamentals of Trigonometry
Unit 33: Introduction to Trigonometric Functions
Unit 34: Trigonometric Functions with Right Triangles
Unit 35: Practical Applications with Right Triangles
Unit 36: Functions of Any Angle, Oblique Triangles
Unit 37: Vectors

Appendix A: United States Customary and Metric Units of Measure
Appendix B: Formulas for Areas (A) of Plane Figures
Appendix C: Formulas for Volumes and Areas of Solid Figures
Appendix D: Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises

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