Technical math demystified / Stan Gibilisco.

Includes index.

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1: Numbering systems -- Sets -- Denumberable number sets -- Bases 10, 2, 8, and 16 -- Nondenumerable number sets -- Special properties of complex numbers -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 2: Principles of calculation -- Basic principles -- Miscellaneous principles -- Advanced principles -- Approximation and precedence -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 3: Specific notation -- Powers of 10 -- Calculations in scientific notation -- Significant figures -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 4: Coordinates in two dimensions -- Cartesian coordinates -- Simple cartesian graphs -- Polar coordinates -- Navigator's coordinates -- Coordinate conversions -- Other coordinate systems -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 5: Coordinates in three dimensions -- Cartesian 3-space -- Other 3D coordinate systems -- Hyperspace -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 6: Equations in one variable -- Operational rules -- Linear equations -- Quadratic equations -- Higher-order equations -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 7: Multivariable equations -- 2x2 linear equations -- 3x3 linear equations -- 2x2 general equations -- Graphic solution of pairs of equations -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 8: Perimeter and area in two dimensions -- Triangles -- Quadrilaterals -- Regular polygons -- Circles and ellipses -- Other formulas -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 9: Surface area and volume in three dimensions -- Straight-edged objects -- Cones and cylinders -- Other solids -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 10: Boolean algebra -- Operations, relations, and symbols -- Truth tables -- Some boolean laws -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 11: Trigonometric functions -- Unit circle -- Primary circular functions -- Secondary circular functions -- Right triangle model -- Trigonometric identities -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 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 -- 13: Logarithmic and exponential functions -- Logarithmic functions -- How logarithmic functions behave -- Exponential functions -- How exponential functions behave -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 14: Differentiation in one variable -- Definition of the derivative -- Properties of derivatives -- Properties of curves -- Derivatives of wave functions -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- 15: Integration in one variable -- What is integration? -- Basic properties of integration -- Few more formulas -- Integrals of wave functions -- Examples of definite integration -- Quick practice -- Quiz -- Final exam -- Answers to quiz and exam questions -- Suggested additional references -- Index.

"Here is a complete self-teaching guide for anyone; needing knowledge of math as it applies to; engineering and technical fields.;"--Publisher description.