Introductory Mathematics - Couverture souple

Cook, Nigel P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 013045284X ISBN 13 : 9780130452849

Editeur : Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

For any “prep-math” or “quick-study” course in Trades/Technical Math; also appropriate as a supplementary text for any course where a math refresher is needed.

Best-selling author Nigel Cook's new fourth edition of Introductory Mathematics is a complete “prep-math” text for technology students. Beginning with fractions and decimal numbers and proceeding on to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, graphs, and binary math, this easy-to-understand text will give students the math skills needed for career training.

A propos du livre

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The 4th edition of best-selling author Nigel Cook's Introductory Mathematics is a complete "prep math" text for technology students. Beginning with fractions and decimal numbers and proceeding on to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, graphs, and binary math, this easy-to-understand text will give students the math skills needed for career training. After 16 textbooks, 26 editions, and 20 years of front-line education experience, Nigel Cook knows how to make mathematics easily accessible, fully preparing students for success in their technical careers.

Outline: Assuming no prior understanding, this text begins at the very beginning and then establishes a solid foundation in mathematics for all areas of technical career training.

• Fractions
• Decimal Numbers
• Positive and Negative Numbers
• Exponents and the Metric System
• Algebra, Equations, and Formulas
• Geometry and Trigonometry
• Logarithms and Graphs
• Computer Math

Features: A unique set of features in this book fosters understanding and promotes an active involvement in the learning process.

New: Geometry chapter
New: Computer math chapter
New: Double the math applications

• Conversational writing style
• Visually descriptive layout
• Humanistic vignettes
• Integrated math applications
• Worked-out examples
• Section self-test evaluation points
• Calculator sequence examples
• Extensive end-of-chapter problems
• Margin term definitions

Integrated Math Applications: Employing an "integrated math applications" approach, this text reinforces all math topics with extensive applications to show the student the value of math as a tool, and therefore, if the need is instantly demonstrated, the tool is retained.

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Full Ancillary Package Accompanying This Text:
StudyWizard (packaged with the text)
Companion Website: http://www.prenhall.com/cook
Instructor's Manual (ISBN: 0-13-045285-8)
TestGen (ISBN: 0-13-114156-2)

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 013045284X
• ISBN 13: 9780130452849
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie