Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach

This easy-to-understand, hands-on guide covers the practical mathematical skills used on a daily basis in a wide variety of trade and technical vocations - such as electronics, auto mechanics, construction trades, air conditioning, machine technology, welding, and drafting. Making learning the subject an enjoyable venture, it integrates real-life applications throughout - with many keyed to specific trades and technical occupations - and provides a wealth of problems to ensure mastery of the material. Clearly explains the fundamental concepts of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and uses a light, conversational style of writing and a pleasant visual approach that helps take the "fear" out of learning math. Provides step-by-step guidance through each concept or calculation, with lucid explanations and ample opportunity for practice. Discusses percent problems and proportions, and includes simplified examples and problems in solid and plane applied geometry. Closes each section with an extensive set of practice problems (identified by the career to which it is applicable), and places calculator displays adjacent to the worked example problems.Carman, Robert A. is the author of 'Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach' with ISBN 9780471800439 and ISBN 0471800430.