For courses in Liberal Arts Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy. The standard in quantitative reasoning instruction - by authorities in the field The 7th Edition of Using & Understanding Mathematics by Jeff Bennett and Bill Briggs aims to prepare students for the mathematics they will encounter in other college courses, future careers, and life. The authors' goal is to develop students' ability to reason with quantitative information in a way that will help achieve success in their careers, and to give students the critical-thinking and quantitative reasoning skills needed to understand major life issues. Through new resources in MyLab(tm) Math and updated content within the text, the Bennett/Briggs team continues to set the standard in quantitative reasoning instruction. Also available with MyLab Math By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning experience and often improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Math does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Math, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Math, search for: 0134679091 / 9780134679099 Using & Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach Plus MyMathLab -- Access Card Package, 7/e Package consists of: 0134705181 / 9780134705187 Using & Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach 0134715853 / 9780134715858 MyLab Math with Pearson eText - Access Card - for Using & Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach
Making It Count: Math for the Beauty and Wellness Industry lays out the basics of math and uses pertinent, real-life industry scenarios allowing you to view math as it relates to your future career. Topics include scheduling, planning appointments, performing inventory, ordering products, determining volume-based discounts and reading financial documents. All of these topics are covered in an appealing style with activities and examples that will keep you engaged and help you to understand the role math plays in the industry. This resource helps make the challenge of math in the salon or spa into a manageable and rewarding skill set.
Auto Math Handbook
Call Number: 629.2 L35a, 2011
Offers formulas and equations for calculating brake horsepower and torque, displacement, stroke, bore, compression ratio, and more.
This 7 hour DVD course is geared for students who have never been exposed to Algebra in any way. The course begins with negative and positive numbers and moves into fractions, exponents, and expressions before moving into the traditional Algebra I topics such as solving equations and simplifying expressions.
Are you a vocational student or a trade professional? This is your one-stop, hands-on guide to mastering the math you'll encounter on the job or while working toward your degree or certification.