Fundamentals of Technical Mathematics

Fundamentals of Technical Mathematics introduces applied mathematics for engineering technologist and technicians. Through a simple, engaging approach, the book reviews basic mathematics including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions. The text covers conversions to different units of measure (standard and/or metric) and other topics as required by specific businesses and industries. Building on these foundations, it then explores concepts in arithmetic, introductory algebra, equations, inequalities, and modeling, graphs and functions, measurement, geometry, and trigonometry. It supports these concepts with practical applications in a variety of technical and career vocations, including automotive, allied health, welding, plumbing, machine tool, carpentry, auto mechanics, HVAC, and many other fields. In addition, the book provides practical examples from a vast number of technologies.§§Covers foundational math concepts in a concise, engaging way§Connects concepts with recent applications in technology, engineering, manufacturing, and science§Includes many practice and review problems