Mathematical theories are explained in a straightforward manner, being supported by practical engineering examples and applications in order to ensure that readers can relate theory to practice. Now in its seventh edition, Basic Engineering Mathematics is an established textbook that has helped thousands of students to succeed in their exams. Preface Basic arithmetic Fractions Decimals Using a calculator Percentages Ratio and proportion Powers roots and laws of indices Units prefixes and engineering notation Basic algebra Further algebra Solving simple equations Transposing formule Solving simultaneous equations Solving quadratic equations Logarithms Exponential functions Straight line graphs Graphs reducing non-linear laws to linear form Graphical solution of equations Angles and triangles Introduction to trigonometry Trigonometric waveforms Non-right angles triangles and some practical applications Cartesian and polar co-ordinates Areas of common shapes The circle Volumes of common solids Irregular areas and volumes and mean areas Vectors Methods of adding alternating waveforms Presentation of statistical data Mean median mode and standard deviation Probability Introduction to differentiation Introduction to integration List of formule Answers to practice exercises Index. The school, which serves the Royal Navy, is one of Europe's largest engineering training establishments. Indices and standard form 10 3. Fractions, decimals and percentages 5 2.1 Fractions 5 2.2 Ratio and proportion 7 2.3 Decimals 8 2.4 Percentages 9 3. Favorite Family Science, Math & Engineering Lesson Plans. More recently, he has combined freelance lecturing at Portsmouth University, with technical writing and Chief Examiner responsibilities for City and Guilds Telecommunication Principles and Mathematics, and examining for the International Baccalaureate Organisation. Basic arithmetic 1 1.1 Arithmetic operations 1 1.2 Highest common factors and lowest common denominators 3 1.3 Order of precedence and brackets 3 2. Topics include basic handwriting, reading, writing, reading comprehension, English grammar. John Bird, the author of over textbooks on engineering and mathematical subjects, is the former Head of Applied Electronics in the Faculty of Technology at Highbury College, Portsmouth, U.