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Gibilisco, Stan. Technical Math Demystified. US: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2006.

Technical Math Demystified

Authors: Stan Gibilisco

Published:  April 2006

eISBN: 9780071492027 007149202X | ISBN: 9780071459495
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  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chapter 1 Numbering Systems
  • Sets
  • Denumerable Number Sets
  • Bases 10, 2, 8, and 16
  • Nondenumerable Number Sets
  • Special Properties of Complex Numbers
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 2 Principles of Calculation
  • Basic Principles
  • Miscellaneous Principles
  • Advanced Principles
  • Approximation and Precedence
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 3 Scientific Notation
  • Powers of 10
  • Calculations in Scientific Notation
  • Significant Figures
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 4 Coordinates in Two Dimensions
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Simple Cartesian Graphs
  • Polar Coordinates
  • Navigator's Coordinates
  • Coordinate Conversions
  • Other Coordinate Systems
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 5 Coordinates in Three Dimensions
  • Cartesian 3-Space
  • Other 3D Coordinate Systems
  • Hyperspace
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 6 Equations in One Variable
  • Operational Rules
  • Linear Equations
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Higher-Order Equations
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 7 Multivariable Equations
  • 2×2 Linear Equations
  • 3×3 Linear Equations
  • 2×2 General Equations
  • Graphic Solution of Pairs of Equations
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 8 Perimeter and Area in Two Dimensions
  • Triangles
  • Quadrilaterals
  • Regular Polygons
  • Circles and Ellipses
  • Other Formulas
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 9 Surface Area and Volume in Three Dimensions
  • Straight-Edged Objects
  • Cones and Cylinders
  • Other Solids
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 10 Boolean Algebra
  • Operations, Relations, and Symbols
  • Truth Tables
  • Some Boolean Laws
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 11 Trigonometric Functions
  • The Unit Circle
  • Primary Circular Functions
  • Secondary Circular Functions
  • The Right Triangle Model
  • Trigonometric Identities
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 12 Vectors in Two and Three Dimensions
  • Vectors in the Cartesian Plane
  • Vectors in the Polar Plane
  • Vectors in Cartesian 3-Space
  • Standard Form of a Vector
  • Basic Properties
  • Other Properties
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 13 Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
  • Logarithmic Functions
  • How Logarithmic Functions Behave
  • Exponential Functions
  • How Exponential Functions Behave
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 14 Differentiation in One Variable
  • Definition of the Derivative
  • Properties of Derivatives
  • Properties of Curves
  • Derivatives of Wave Functions
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Chapter 15 Integration in One Variable
  • What Is Integration?
  • Basic Properties of Integration
  • A Few More Formulas
  • Integrals of Wave Functions
  • Examples of Definite Integration
  • Quick Practice
  • Quiz
  • Final Exam
  • Answers to Quiz and Exam Questions
  • Suggested Additional Reading
  • Index