pWritten primarily for students in mechanical engineering programs and designed to give them the math preparation they need to succeed in higher level courses, emIntroduction to Numerical Methodsem introduces key theories, practical engineering-related examples, and relevant laboratory exercises to help students develop and test their knowledge.pp pp The book covers errors in computation, solving nonlinear equations with numerical techniques, matrixes and vectors, and complex numbers. The material also includes an introduction to linear programming problems and instruction in probability and statistics. Many of the exercises in the book suggest the use of a Ti-83Ti-84 calculator, and tips for using the calculator successfully are integrated into the text. pp ppThe second edition features significant updates throughout the text, including the addition of learning objectives at the start of each chapter, clarified and reorganized chapter exercises, and additional introductory and context