Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach - Softcover

Carman Emeritus, Robert A.; Saunders, Hal M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0139077839 ISBN 13: 9780139077838

Publisher: Pearson, 1998

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Mathematics for the Trades

A Guided Approach

Eighth Edition

 

Robert A. Carman, Hal M. Saunders

 

Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach focuses on fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.  It supports these concepts with practical applications in a variety of technical and career vocations, including automotive, allied health, welding, plumbing, machine tool, carpentry, auto mechanics, HVAC, and many other fields.  The workbook format of this text makes it appropriate for use in the traditional classroom as well as in self-paced or lab settings.

 

The eighth edition includes:

• A light and lively conversational writing style combined with a highly visual approach to presenting math topics.
• Preview Tests tied to the Learning Objectives open each chapter.
• Carefully up-dated figures and exercises to reflect real situations and real numbers encountered in the work place.
• Over 100 new examples and exercises based on field experience.
• New End-of-Chapter Summaries to provide students with a quick review of major chapter concepts and applications
• Calculator examples, graphic displays, and specific instruction on the use of calculators
• Index of career applications expanded to show you where you can locate industry-specific examples and exercises

 

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New Mathematics for the Trades Online Tutorial

Tutorial instruction and practice available 24/7. Review a learning objective and watch a video demonstration on how to solve the type of problem. Then work the practice problems and receive feedback on your answers. When ready, take the chapter quiz to test your comprehension.

Synopsis

Presenting a review of arithmetic, this book covers Algebra, Trigonometry and Geometry, with applications, problems and examples that are technical trades oriented, eg, HVAC, welding, automotive and machine tool.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0139077839
• ISBN 13: 9780139077838
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 617