Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach

Robert A. Carman

ISBN 10: 0471800430 / ISBN 13: 9780471800439

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 1986

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Synopsis:

For Basic Math, Math for the Trades, Occupational Math, and similar basic math skills courses servicing trade or technical programs at the undergraduate/graduate level.

 

THE leader in trades and occupational mathematics,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. For this revision, the authors have added over 150 new applications, new chapter summaries for quick review, and a new chapter on basic statistics.  Student will find success in this clear and easy to follow format which provides immediate feedback for each step the student takes to ensure understanding and continued attention.

 

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition