Basic Math & Pre-Algebra for Dummies

Author:: Mark T. Zegarelli
Format:: Softcover

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Short description

Tips for simplifying tricky operations

Get the skills you need to solve problems and equations and be ready for algebra class

Whether you're a student preparing to take algebra or a parent who wants to brush up on basic math, this fun, friendly guide has the tools you need to get in gear. From positive, negative, and whole numbers to fractions, decimals, and percents, you'll build necessary skills to tackle more advanced topics, such as imaginary numbers, variables, and algebraic equations.

Understand fractions, decimals, and percents

Unravel algebra word problems

Grasp prime numbers, factors, and multiples

Work with graphs and measures

Solve single and multiple variable equations

Long description

Over 90 percent of those who take the SAT each year (nearly 1.8 million students) also take an algebra course in high school. Several studies have shown that students who take algebra are more likely to succeed in college. Basic Math & Pre Algebra For Dummies is a book for anyone who wants or needs more review before jumping into an algebra class. This friendly, easy to follow guide covers key topics ranging from positive and negative numbers, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents to word problems, basic geometry via measurements and graphing, introductory variables, and variable equations. The book is also a great resource for parents who are looking to brush up on their skills in order to help their children who are enrolled in pre algebra. Mark T. Zegarelli (Long Branch, NJ, and San Francisco, CA) is a math tutor and writer who holds degrees in math and English from Rutgers University.

Product details

Publisher:: For Dummies
ISBN:: 9780470135372
Publication date:: September 2007
Length:: 234mm
Width:: 188mm
Thickness:: 22mm
Weight:: 572g
Pages:: 368
Illustrations:: Illustrated
Illustrated:: Illustrated

Introduction.Part I: Arming Yourself with the Basics of Basic Math.Chapter 1: Playing the Numbers Game.Chapter 2: It's All in the Fingers - Numbers and Digits.Chapter 3: The Big Four: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.Part II: Getting a Handle on Whole Numbers.Chapter 4: Putting the Big Four Operations to Work.Chapter 5: A Question of Values: Evaluating Arithmetic Expressions.Chapter 6: Say What? Turning Words into Numbers.Chapter 7: Divisibility.Chapter 8: Fabulous Factors and Marvelous Multiples.Part III: Parts of the Whole: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents.Chapter 9: Fooling with Fractions.Chapter 10: Parting Ways: Fractions and the Big Four Operations.Chapter 11: Dallying with Decimals.Chapter 12: Playing with Percents.Chapter 13: Word Problems with Fractions, Decimals, and Percents.Part IV: Picturing and Measuring - Graphs, Measures, Stats, and Sets.Chapter 14: A Perfect Ten: Condensing Numbers with Scientific Notation.Chapter 15: How Much Have You Got? Weights and Measures.Chapter 16: Picture This: Basic Geometry.Chapter 17: Seeing Is Believing: Graphing as a Visual Tool.Chapter 18: Turning Geometry and Measurements into Word Problems.Chapter 19: Figuring Your Chances: Statistics and Probability.Chapter 20: Setting Things Up with Basic Set Theory.Part V: The X-Files: Introduction to Algebra.Chapter 21: Enter Mr. X: Algebra and Algebraic Expressions.Chapter 22: Unmasking Mr. X: Algebraic Equations.Chapter 23: Putting Mr. X to Work: Algebra Word Problems.Part VI: The Part of Tens.Chapter 24: Ten Key Math Concepts You Shouldn't Ignore.Chapter 25: Ten Important Number Sets You Should Know.Index.