Basic Math & Pre–Algebra For Dummies 2e
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Basic Math & Pre–Algebra For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293637) was previously published as Basic Math & Pre–Algebra For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118791981). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
Tips for simplifying tricky basic math and pre–algebra operations
Whether you′re a student preparing to take algebra or a parent who wants or needs 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 math skills to tackle more advanced topics, such as imaginary numbers, variables, and algebraic equations.
Explanations and practical examples that mirror today′s teaching methods
Relevant cultural vernacular and references
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Basic Math & Pre–Algebra For Dummies takes the intimidation out of tricky operations and helps you get ready for algebra!
Specificaties
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<p>Part 1: Getting Started with Basic Math and Pre–Algebra 5</p>
<p>CHAPTER 1: Playing the Numbers Game 7</p>
<p>CHAPTER 2: It s All in the Fingers: Numbers and Digits 23</p>
<p>CHAPTER 3: The Big Four: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division 29</p>
<p>Part 2: Getting a Handle on Whole Numbers 47</p>
<p>CHAPTER 4: Putting the Big Four Operations to Work 49</p>
<p>CHAPTER 5: A Question of Values: Evaluating Arithmetic Expressions 63</p>
<p>CHAPTER 6: Say What? Turning Words into Numbers 75</p>
<p>CHAPTER 7: Divisibility 87</p>
<p>CHAPTER 8: Fabulous Factors and Marvelous Multiples 95</p>
<p>Part 3: Parts of the Whole: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents 109</p>
<p>CHAPTER 9: Fooling with Fractions 111</p>
<p>CHAPTER 10: Parting Ways: Fractions and the Big Four Operations 125</p>
<p>CHAPTER 11: Dallying with Decimals 149</p>
<p>CHAPTER 12: Playing with Percents 171</p>
<p>CHAPTER 13: Word Problems with Fractions, Decimals, and Percents 183</p>
<p>Part 4: Picturing and Measuring Graphs, Measures, Stats, and Sets 195</p>
<p>CHAPTER 14: A Perfect Ten: Condensing Numbers with Scientific Notation 197</p>
<p>CHAPTER 15: How Much Have You Got? Weights and Measures 205</p>
<p>CHAPTER 16: Picture This: Basic Geometry 217</p>
<p>CHAPTER 17: Seeing Is Believing: Graphing as a</p>
<p>Visual Tool 239</p>
<p>CHAPTER 18: Solving Geometry and Measurement Word Problems 247</p>
<p>CHAPTER 19: Figuring Your Chances: Statistics and Probability 259</p>
<p>CHAPTER 20: Setting Things Up with Basic Set Theory 271</p>
<p>Part 5: The X–Files: Introduction to Algebra 279</p>
<p>CHAPTER 21: Enter Mr X: Algebra and Algebraic Expressions 281</p>
<p>CHAPTER 22: Unmasking Mr X: Algebraic Equations 299</p>
<p>CHAPTER 23: Putting Mr X to Work: Algebra Word Problems 311</p>
<p>Part 6: The Part of Tens 321</p>
<p>CHAPTER 24: Ten Little Math Demons That Trip People Up 323</p>
<p>CHAPTER 25: Ten Important Number Sets to Know 329</p>
<p>Index 337</p>