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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100470598743

ISBN-139780470598740

eBay Product ID (ePID)80509096

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

Publication NameTechnical Math for Dummies

LanguageEnglish

SubjectAlgebra / Intermediate, General, Teaching Methods & Materials / Mathematics

Publication Year2010

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMathematics, Education

AuthorBradley Simkins, Barry Schoenborn

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-926845

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal510.2/46

Table Of ContentIntroduction. Part I: Basic Math, Basic Tools. Chapter 1: Math that Works as Hard as You Do. Chapter 2: Discovering Technical Math and the Tools of the Trades. Chapter 3: Zero to One and Beyond. Chapter 4: Easy Come, Easy Go: Addition and Subtraction. Chapter 5: Multiplication and Division: Everybody Needs Them. Chapter 6: Measurement and Conversion. Chapter 7: Slaying the Story Problem Dragon. Part II: Making Non-Basic Math Simple and Easy. Chapter 8: Fun with Fractions. Chapter 9: Decimals: They Have Their Place. Chapter 10: Playing with Percentages. Chapter 11: Tackling Exponents and Square Roots. Part III: Basic Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Chapter 12: Algebra and the Mystery of X. Chapter 13: Formulas (Secret and Otherwise). Chapter 14: Quick-and-Easy Geometry: The Compressed Version. Chapter 15: Calculating Areas, Perimeters, and Volumes. Chapter 16: Trigonometry, the "Mystery Math". Part IV: Math for the Business of Your Work. Chapter 17: Graphs are Novel and Charts Are Off the Chart. Chapter 18: Hold on a Second: Time Math. Chapter 19: Math for Computer Techs and Users. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Solving Any Math Problem. Chapter 21: Ten Formulas You'll Use Most Often. Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Avoid Everyday Math Stress. Glossary. Index.

SynopsisTechnical Math For Dummies is your one-stop, hands-on guide to acing the math courses you'll encounter as you work toward getting your degree, certification, or license in the skilled trades. You'll get easy-to-follow, plain-English guidance on mathematical formulas and methods that professionals use every day in the automotive, health, construction, licensed trades, maintenance, and other trades. You'll learn how to apply concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and their formulas related to occupational areas of study. Plus, you'll find out how to perform basic arithmetic operations and solve word problems as they're applied to specific trades. Maps to a course commonly required by vocational schools, community and technical college, or for certification in the skilled trades Covers the basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry Helps professionals keep pace with job demands Whether you're a student currently enrolled in a program or a professional who is already in the work force, Technical Math For Dummies gives you everything you need to improve your math skills and get ahead of the pack., Improve your technical math skills and get ahead of the pack Are you a vocational student or a trade professional? This is your one-stop, hands-on guide to mastering the math youll encounter on the job or while working toward your degree or certification. Youll get easy-to-follow, plain-English guidance on mathematical formulas and methods that professionals use every day in the automotive, health, and other trades. Sharpen your tools refresh your basic math skills, like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement and conversion, and learn how to tackle operations better and faster Start your engines find out how to easily master algebra, geometry, and trigonometry concepts Take the mystery out of math discover how to work withcommon formulas to solve problems with multiple steps, and break down pesky word problems Get down to business take a look at "life math" (and learn how its different from "classroom math") to get a handle on how youll apply your math skills in your real-world technical work Open the book and find: Math myth busters An easy approach to fractions, percentages, exponents, and square roots Plain-English explanations of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry How to remove the mystery from word problems Tips on working with the essential tools and equipment that make arithmetic easy The formulas you need to know The math youll encounter in your daily work, no matter your profession Learn to: Understand mathematical concepts used in the skilled trades and by health care, culinary, and technical professionals Use fundamental formulas and methods to excel in the workplace, classrooms, and on job sites Apply algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to solve on-the-job problems, Technical Math For Dummies features easy-to-follow, plain-English guidance on mathematical formulas and methods that professionals use every day in the automotive, health, construction, maintenance and other trades. It shows how to apply concepts of mathematics and formulas related to occupational areas of study.

LC Classification NumberQA39.2