Essentials of Technical Mathematics

A “six-step approach” to problem solving, many tips, and clear, concise explanations offer a wide variety of learners a complete package that enables them to understand the concepts underlying mathematical processes. This book uses projects to promote active learning and strengthen critical thinking and writing skills. It explains the mathematics needed for selected careers and personal lives in an increasingly technological society. Chapter topics include objectives, fractions and percents, problem solving with percents, direct measurement, area and perimeter, interpreting and analyzing data, linear equations, ratio and proportion, powers and polynomials, formulas and applications, products and factors, solving quadratic equations, graphing, systems of equations, selected concepts of geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and oblique triangles. For independent learners of technical mathematics.