Preface

Fundamentals of Technical Mathematics introduces applied mathematics for engineering technologists 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; trigonometry; and matrices, determinants, and vectors. It supports these concepts with practical applications in a variety of technical ...

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