Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies - Brossura

Zegarelli, Mark

 
9780470288177: Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies
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ISBN 10: 0470288175 ISBN 13: 9780470288177
Casa editrice: For Dummies, 2008

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When you have the right math teacher, learning math can be painless and even fun! Let Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies teach you how to overcome your fear of math and approach the subject correctly and directly. A lot of the topics that probably inspired fear before will seem simple when you realize that you can solve math problems, from basic addition to algebraic equations. Lots of students feel they got lost somewhere between learning to count to ten and their first day in an algebra class, but help is here!

Begin with basic topics like interpreting patterns, navigating the number line, rounding numbers, and estimating answers. You will learn and review the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Do remainders make you nervous? You’ll find an easy and painless way to understand long division. Discover how to apply the commutative, associative, and distributive properties, and finally understand basic geometry and algebra. Find out how to:

  • Properly use negative numbers, units, inequalities, exponents, square roots, and absolute value
  • Round numbers and estimate answers
  • Solve problems with fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • Navigate basic geometry
  • Complete algebraic expressions and equations
  • Understand statistics and sets
  • Uncover the mystery of FOILing
  • Answer sample questions and check your answers

Complete with lists of ten alternative numeral and number systems, ten curious types of numbers, and ten geometric solids to cut and fold, Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies will demystify math and help you start solving problems in no time!

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Informazioni sull?autore

Mark Zegarelli is a math tutor and writer, as well as the author of Logic For Dummies. He holds degrees in math and English from Rutgers University.

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Get the confidence and the math skills you need to get started with algebra!

Are you about to jump into algebra? This easy-to-follow, hands-on workbook helps you brush up on your general math skills and practice the types of problems you'll encounter in your coursework. You get plenty of work space, step-by-step solutions to every problem, and expert tips on making the leap from arithmetic to algebra.

100s of Problems!

  • Detailed, fully worked-out solutions to problems

  • The inside scoop on converting fractions, decimals, and percents

  • The tips and tricks you need to solve basic algebra problems

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Editore
For Dummies
Data di pubblicazione
2008
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0470288175
ISBN 13 
9780470288177
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
298
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
non disponibile