iii Preface Math for Welders is a combination textbook and workbook that teaches basic mathematics skills and provides practical exercises that are useful in the welding fi eld. The topics are presented in a step-by-step approach. Clear examples facilitate learning and improve understanding of the basics. Students have different math education backgrounds and may have learned their math skills through different approaches. This text teaches traditional basic math in a concise and straightforward way. This write-in textbook covers the following areas of instruction: Whole numbers Common fractions Decimal numbers Measurement Volume Weight Bending metal Percentages SI metric system Math for Welders contains practice problems in each unit—over 900 in all! Many welding-related problems are included to sharpen the application of basic mathematics to situations commonly encountered in welding tasks. This text allows instructors to provide realistic, relevant problems that students will fi nd meaningful and interesting to solve. Space is provided in the book to work the problems and to record answers. Answers to odd-numbered practice problems are located in the back of the book. By referring to these answers, students can check their progress while studying. Key terms in each unit are defi ned in the Glossary. This book is designed to provide the student with a precise math vocabulary and a thorough understand- ing of the meaning of terms used in solving math problems. Math knowledge and skills are just as important to career development as the ability to maintain welding equipment or to weld in various positions. Math skills are critical to the ability to accurately read blueprints, measure materials and proj- ects, calculate shapes and volume, form accurate joints, and a multitude of other tasks. Learning the skills taught in this book puts students on a path to confi dence and success on the job!
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