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To use the formulas of traffic accident investigation and reconstruction, the practitioner needs to feel comfortable handling an assortment of mathematical concepts, principles and procedures. Mr. Shigemura, an IPTM adjunct instructor since 1989, has written an instructional and reference math text for persons who want to enter or are already working in the investigation/ reconstruction field. The text does not ignore basics, so that the individual who lacks a background in math can follow the material presented. Amply illustrated with diagrams and examples, the text begins with arithmetic and encompasses working with signs and fractions. Then comes algebra along with the concept of solving for unknown variables. Geometry is next, including the derivation of the Radius Equation and the Tangent Offset Equation. This is followed by trigonometry, taking in radian measure and rectangular and polar coordinates. Calculus, both differential and integral, is then presented. Concluding with a study of vectors. Book, books, accident, crash, collision, impact, reconstruction, traffic, expert