Basic Math and Pre-Algebra for Dummies

Name: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780470135372

ISBN-10: 0470135379

ISBN-13: 9780470135372

Edition: 2007

Authors: Mark T. Zegarelli

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Basic Math &Pre-Algebra for Dummies is a book for anyone who wants or needs more review before jumping into an Algebra class. Content coverage includes positive and negative numbers, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, word problems, basic geometry via measurements and graphing, and introductory variables and variable equations.

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English

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Introduction



Arming Yourself with the Basics of Basic Math



Playing the Numbers Game



It 's All in the Fingers - Numbers and Digits



The Big Four: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division



Getting a Handle on Whole Numbers



Putting the Big Four Operations to Work



A Question of Values: Evaluating Arithmetic Expressions



Say What? Turning Words into Numbers



Divisibility



Fabulous Factors and Marvelous Multiples



Parts of the Whole: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents



Fooling with Fractions



Parting Ways: Fractions and the Big Four Operations



Dallying with Decimals



Playing with Percents



Word Problems with Fractions, Decimals, and Percents



Picturing and Measuring - Graphs, Measures, Stats, and Sets



A Perfect Ten: Condensing Numbers with Scientific Notation



How Much Have You Got? Weights and Measures



Picture This: Basic Geometry



Seeing Is Believing: Graphing as a Visual Tool



Turning Geometry and Measurements into Word Problems



Figuring Your Chances: Statistics and Probability



Setting Things Up with Basic Set Theory



The X-Files: Introduction to Algebra



Enter Mr. X: Algebra and Algebraic Expressions



Unmasking Mr. X: Algebraic Equations



Putting Mr. X to Work: Algebra Word Problems



The Part of Tens



Ten Key Math Concepts You Shouldn't Ignore



Ten Important Number Sets You Should Know


Index