Real-Life Math: Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts

Author Evan M. Glazer

Publisher Greenwood Publishing Group

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Author

Evan M. Glazer

Publisher

Greenwood Publishing Group

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Copyright

2002

ISBN13

9780313076619

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eBook

Grade Level

9th Grade - College Senior

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Overview

This book provides many insights into the many connections between mathematics applications and the real world. Nearly 50 math concepts are presented with multiple examples of how each is applied in everyday environments, such as the workplace, nature, science, sports, and even parking.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Contents.
Introduction.
Angle.
Asymptote.
Cartesian Coordinates.
Circles.
Complex Numbers.
Conic Sections.
Counting.
Equations.
Expected Value.
Exponential Decay.
Exponential Growth.
Fibonacci Sequence.
Integration.
Inverse (Multiplicative).
Inverse Function.
Inverse Square Function.
Linear Functions.
Logarithms.
Logistic Functions.
Matrices.
Perimeter.
Periodic Functions.
Plane.
Polar Coordinates.
Polynomial Functions.
Probability.
Proportions.
Pythagorean Theorem.
Quadratic Functions.
Quadrilaterals.
Rates.
Ratio.
Reflections.
Rotations.
Sequences.
Series.
Similarity.
Square Roots.
Standard Deviation.
Step Functions.
Surface Area.
Symbolic Logic.
Symmetry.
Tangent.
Translations.
Triangle Trigonometry.
Variation.
Vectors.
Volume.
Bibliography.
About the Authors.
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