Author: R. Jesse Phagan

Applied Mathematics provides comprehensive instruction that allows students to build the foundation they need to be successful for many occupations. Content is practical and ranges from basic math to algebra to estimating. Sample problems show students how to perform the functions so that they are prepared to complete their work.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Applied Mathematics, 4th Edition

• Front Matter
• Part I Basic Math
• • 1 - Solving Word Problems with Whole Numbers
  • 2 - Fractions
  • 3 - Decimal Fractions
  • 4 - Percentage
• Part II Applied Basic Math
• • 5 - Personal Finances
  • 6 - Graphs
  • 7 - Units of Measure
  • 8 - Reading Tools of Measurement
  • 9 - Perimeter, Area, and Volume
• Part III Basic and Applied Algebra
• • 10 - Signed Numbers and Operations
  • 11 - Introduction to Algebra
  • 12 - Algebraic Equations and Inequalities
  • 13 - Graphs of Linear Equations and Inequalities
  • 14 - Solving Problems with Algebra
• Part IV Advanced Applied Math
• • 15 - Applied Trigonometry
  • 16 - Scientific and Engineering Notation
  • 17 - Introduction to Estimating
• Reference Section
• • Technical Section A Using the Electronic Calculator
  • Technical Section B Tables
• Glossary
• Index
• Answers to Practice Problems and Odd-Numbered Test-Your-Skills Questions