Title:
Introductory technical mathematics / Robert D. Smith, John C. Peterson.
Technical mathematics.
Main Entry:
Smith, Robert Donald, 1931-
Peterson, John C. (John Charles), 1939-
Smith, Robert Donald, 1931- Technical mathematics.
Publisher:
Thomson Delmar Learning,
Publication Date:
c2007.
Publication Place:
Clifton Park, NY :
ISBN:
1418015458 (hard cover)
1418015431 (pbk.)
9781418015435 (pbk.)
Subject:
Mathematics.
Edition:
5th ed.
Contents:
Whole numbers -- Common fractions -- Decimal fractions -- Ratio and proportion -- Percents -- Signed numbers -- Precision, accuracy, and tolerance -- Customary measurement units -- Metric measurement units -- Steel rules and vernier calipers -- Micrometers -- Introduction to algebra -- Basic algebraic operations -- Simple equations -- Complex equations -- The Cartesian coordinate system and graphs of linear equations -- Systems of equations -- Quadratic equations -- Introduction to plane geometry -- Angular measure -- Angular geometric principles -- Triangles -- Congruent and similar figures -- Polygons -- Circles -- Areas of common polygons -- Areas of circles, sectors, segments, and ellipses -- Prisms and cylinders: volumes, surface areas, and weights -- Pyramids and cones: volumes, surface areas, and weights -- Spheres and composite figures: volumes, surface areas, and weights -- Graphs: bar, circle, and line -- Statistics -- Introduction to trigonometric functions -- Trigonometric functions with right triangles -- Practical applications with right triangles -- Functions of any angle, oblique triangles -- Vectors.
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