Peterson, John C. 1939-

Technical mathematics / John C. Peterson. - Third edition. - xxiii, 1041 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm

Includes indexes.

Preface -- The Real Number System -- Algebraic Concepts and Operations -- Geometry -- Functions and Graphs -- Systems of Linear Equations and Determinants -- Ratio, Proportion, and Variation -- Factoring and Algebraic Fractions -- Fractional and Quadratic Equations -- Trigonometric Functions -- Vectors and Trigonometric Functions -- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions -- Exponents and Radicals -- Exponential and Logarithmic Functions -- Complex Numbers -- An Introduction to Plane Analytic Geometry -- Systems of Equations and Inequalities -- Matrices -- Higher Degree Equations -- Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Formula -- Trigonometric Formulas, Identities, and Equations -- Statistics and Empirical Methods -- Appendix A The Electronic Hand-Held Calculator -- Appendix B The Metric System -- Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises -- Computer Programs -- Index of Applications -- Index. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18. Ch. 19. Ch. 20. Ch. 21.

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Mathematics.

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