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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.

• NEW - New chapters—Includes chapters on “Geometry” and “Computer Math.”

  • Provides students with more information useful in their future technical careers.

• NEW - Double the math applications.

  • Allows students to see the practical applications of mathematics.

• Self-test evaluation points—Includes a list of objectives and a set of questions designed to test students' comprehension level.

  • Invites students to take an active role in noting their understanding of the material.

• Margin terms—Highlight key terminology as it is introduced; includes an appendix with a Mini-Math Dictionary.

  • Reinforces students' understanding of key concepts and terms.

• Student-friendly writing style—Augmented by the author's ability to simplify traditionally difficult subjects.

  • Puts students at ease by clearly explaining often complex subject matter.

• Humanistic vignettes—Open each chapter; these are small stories that describe the history of a mathematical discovery, provided in terms of the people who made them.

  • Helps students relate math experiences to real life.

• Intuitively presented basic theory—Includes numerous worked-out examples.

  • Enables students to see the theory behind the practice.

• Calculator sequence examples.

  • Gives students the opportunity to make the transition to calculator use virtually seamless.

• Extensive end-of-chapter problems—Includes multiple-choice questions and practice problems.

  • Helps students master chapter material.

• Companion Website-www.prenhall.com/cook—Includes an additional bank of questions.

  • Tests students' understanding and e-mails the scores back to instructors.

• Free Study Wizard e-tutorial CD-ROM—Packaged with the text.

  • Provides students with chapter summaries, practice questions, and vocabulary quiz features that empower them to test their understanding of chapter material.

• Instructor's Solutions Manual.

  • Provides instructors with valuable course support.

• New chapters—Includes chapters on “Geometry” and “Computer Math.”

  • Provides students with more information useful in their future technical careers.

• Double the math applications.

  • Allows students to see the practical applications of mathematics.

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with Multiple Choice Questions, Practice Problems, Communication Skill Questions, CD-ROM Tutorial and Questions, and Website Questions).

1. Whole Numbers and Fractions.


2. Decimal Calculation.


3. Positive and Negative Numbers.


4. Exponents and the Metric System.


5. Algebra, Equations, and Formulas.


6. Geometry and Trigonometry.


7. Logarithms and Graphs.


8. Computer Mathematics.


Appendices.


Index.

Trades/Technical Math (Technical Math / Technical Physics)
Technical Mathematics (Math for Careers)
Prep Math/Math Review (Technical Math / Technical Physics)

The 4^th 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
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TestGen (ISBN: 0-13-114156-2)

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