Building a Foundation in Mathematics
by NJATC, NJATC; Peterson, John C.Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2010-04-09
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary
Real-world, on-the-job scenarios and a clear, straightforward approach bring to life the fundamental mathematical concepts that you will learn with BUILDING A FOUNDATION IN MATHEMATICS, 2nd EDITION. This latest edition begins with deliberate and thorough coverage of the simplest topics, like whole numbers and fractions, before delving into more advanced areas. By the time the book has progressed to complex subjects like binary numbers and Boolean algebra, you have been armed with such a solid foundation of the basics that comprehension is easy. You will find additional value in the practical examples that encompass typical situations electricians face every day, providing a concrete context for learning and making this book an indispensable resource for anyone seeking the mathematical skills necessary for work in the electrical field.
Table of Contents
| Whole Numbers | |
| Writing and Rounding Whole Numbers | |
| Adding Whole Numbers | |
| Subtracting Whole Numbers | |
| Multiplying Whole Numbers | |
| Dividing Whole Numbers | |
| Fractions | |
| Writing and Ordering Fractions | |
| Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers | |
| Adding Fractions | |
| Subtracting Fractions | |
| Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers | |
| Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers | |
| Reading a Customary Rule | |
| Decimals | |
| Writing and Rounding Decimals | |
| Adding Decimals | |
| Subtracting Decimals | |
| Multiplying Decimals | |
| Dividing Decimals | |
| Converting Decimals and Fractions | |
| Reading a Metric Rule | |
| Integers | |
| Introducing Integers | |
| Adding Integers | |
| Subtracting Integers | |
| Multiplying Integers | |
| Dividing Integers | |
| Rational Numbers | |
| Adding Rational Numbers | |
| Subtracting Rational Numbers | |
| Multiplying Rational Numbers | |
| Dividing Rational Numbers | |
| Exponents | |
| Introducing Exponents | |
| Applying Laws of Exponents | |
| Using Scientific Notation | |
| Simplifying Expressions with Powers of Ten | |
| Using Engineering Notation | |
| Introducing Roots and Fractional | |
| Exponents | |
| Logarithms | |
| Finding Logarithms | |
| Properties of Logarithms | |
| Using Logarithms | |
| Natural Logarithms | |
| Applying Logarithms | |
| Units and Measurements | |
| Converting Units in the Customary System | |
| Converting Units in the Metric System | |
| Converting between Customary and Metric Units | |
| Converting Measures of Temperature | |
| Converting Measures of Area and Volume | |
| Using the Mil | |
| Algebra Essentials | |
| Introducing Algebra | |
| Using Properties of Addition and Multiplication | |
| Simplifying Algebraic Expressions | |
| Equations, Formulas, and Inequalities | |
| Writing Equations | |
| Solving One-Step Equations | |
| Solving Multi-Step Equations | |
| Using Formulas | |
| Using Equations to Solve Word Problems | |
| Writing Inequalities | |
| Solving Inequalities | |
| Ratios, Rates, and Proportions | |
| Writing and Simplifying Ratios | |
| Writing Unit Rates | |
| Identifying and Solving Proportions | |
| Solving Direct Proportion Problems | |
| Solving Inverse Proportion Problems | |
| Percents | |
| Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percents | |
| Solving Percent Problems with Proportions | |
| Solving Percent Problems with Equations | |
| Solving Word Problems | |
| The Cartesian Plane | |
| Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane | |
| Graphing Linear Equations Using a Table of Values | |
| Graphing Linear Equations Using Intercepts | |
| Finding the Slope of a Line | |
| Graphing Linear Equations Using Slope-Intercept Form | |
| Writing Equations of Lines | |
| Systems of Equations | |
| Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing | |
| Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution | |
| Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination | |
| Solving Systems of Equations for Three Unknowns | |
| Using Systems to Solve Word Problems | |
| Plane Geometry | |
| Basic Concepts | |
| Measuring and Drawing Angles | |
| Angles, Angle Pairs, and Parallel Lines | |
| Polygons and Their Properties | |
| Finding Perimeter | |
| Finding Area | |
| Finding Circumference and Area of Circles | |
| Congruent and Similar Triangles | |
| Solid Geometry | |
| Identifying Solid Figures | |
| Finding Lateral Area and Surface Area | |
| Finding Volume | |
| Trigonometry | |
| Using the Pythagorean Theorem | |
| Finding Trigonometric Function | |
| Values of Acute Angles | |
| Finding Trigonometric Function | |
| Values of Any Angle | |
| Using Inverse Trigonometric Functions | |
| Solving Right Triangles | |
| Solving Word Problems with Trigonometric Functions | |
| Vectors | |
| Introducing Vectors | |
| Vector Operations | |
| Finding the Magnitude and Direction of a Vector | |
| Finding and Using the Components of a Vector | |
| Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal Numbers | |
| Converting between Base-10 and Binary Numbers | |
| Adding Binary Numbers | |
| Complements of Binary Numbers | |
| Subtracting Binary Numbers | |
| Multiplying Binary Numbers | |
| Converting between Base-10 and Octal Numbers | |
| Converting between Binary and Octal Numbers | |
| Converting between Base-10 and Hexadecimal Numbers | |
| Converting between Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers | |
| Boolean Algebra Fundamentals | |
| Logic and Truth Tables | |
| Introducing Boolean Algebra | |
| Laws of Boolean Algebra | |
| Using DeMorgan's Law | |
| Mathematical Symbols | |
| Addition Facts | |
| Subtraction Facts | |
| Multiplication Facts | |
| Division Facts | |
| Method for Computing the Square Root of a Number | |
| Common Percents, Fractions, and Decimal Equivalents | |
| Formulas in Geometry | |
| Values of the Trigonometric Functions | |
| Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises | |
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