Introductory Mathematics

9780130161321

0130161322

After 11 textbooks, 18 editions, and 15 years of front-line education experience, best-selling author Nigel Cook's new third edition ofIntroductory Mathematicsis a complete 'prep math' text for technology students. Beginning with fractions and decimal numbers, and proceeding on to establish a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, and graphs, this easy-to-understand text will give students the math skills needed for career training. The reader quickly will be put at ease by the student-friendly writing style and the author's ability to simplify traditionally difficult subjects. Each chapter opens with a humanistic vignette describing the history of a mathematical discovery. Then, basic theory is presented in intuitive form, augmented by numerous worked-out examples. Arrowed annotations are included throughout to clearly describe steps and procedures, and mathematics is applied to numerous practical applications. In addition, plenty of sample questions and problems are provided throughout the book. The text provides calculator usage and sequence examples to ease the transition to calculator use. Regular practice using the examples, multiple-choice review questions, and practice problems will establish comfortable mastery of the material. New to this Edition Self-test evaluation pointslist objectives that should have been met at the end of each section. The accompanying questions test the student's level of comprehension and the check-box design invites students to take an active role in noting their understanding of the material. Mini-math applicationshelp students see the practical application of mathematics. StudyWizard e-tutorial CD-ROMpackaged with the book contains for each chapter a summary of key points, additional practice problems, and a vocabulary quiz. Companion website at http://www.prenhall.com/cookhas an additional bank of questions that test understanding. The website can e-mail the student's score back to the instructor. Margin termshighlight key terms as they are introduced. Mini-Math Dictionaryis provided in Appendix A. Complex numbersare covered in a new appendix.