Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook for Dummies

4th Auflage
ISBN: 978-1-394-45314-6
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Online Application

Build your math confidence one practice problem at a time

Math is one of those skills that builds upon itself. Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies, 4th Edition (with online practice) is your friendly, hands-on guide to getting comfortable with the numbers. With hundreds of practice problems and clear explanations, you'll strengthen your skills and gain the confidence to tackle more advanced topics.

Work through exercises covering positive and negative numbers, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents, then move on to variables, imaginary numbers, and algebraic equations. Each chapter includes an online quiz so you can track your progress and pinpoint exactly where you need more practice. Explanations and examples mirror today's teaching methods, keeping everything relevant and easy to follow.

Inside:

- Get hundreds of practice problems that cover core math topics from whole numbers through algebraic equations
- Build a solid foundation in fractions, decimals, and percents with step-by-step exercises and clear explanations
- Track your progress with online chapter quizzes that help you identify areas where you need more practice
- Explore variables, imaginary numbers, and introductory algebra concepts at your own comfortable pace and skill level
- Discover practical examples and explanations aligned with current teaching methods so your learning stays relevant and accessible

Whether you're a student preparing for a pre-algebra course, a caregiver helping your child study for exams, or anyone looking to brush up on core math skills, this Dummies guide is the one for you.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zegarelli, Mark

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Algebra Elementare Algebra

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION 1

PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH BASIC MATH AND PRE-ALGEBRA 5
CHAPTER 1: We've Got Your Numbers 7
CHAPTER 2: Smooth Operators: Working with the Big Four Operations 23
CHAPTER 3: Getting Down with Negative Numbers 37
CHAPTER 4: It's Just an Expression 49
CHAPTER 5: Dividing Attention: Divisibility, Factors, and Multiples 69

PART 2: SLICING THINGS UP: FRACTIONS, DECIMALS, AND PERCENTS 89
CHAPTER 6: Fractions Are a Piece of Cake 91
CHAPTER 7: Fractions and the Big Four 109
CHAPTER 8: Getting to the Point with Decimals 139
CHAPTER 9: Playing the Percentages 163

PART 3: A GIANT STEP FORWARD: INTERMEDIATE TOPICS 175
CHAPTER 10: Seeking a Higher Power through Scientific Notation 177
CHAPTER 11: Weighty Questions on Weights and Measures 187
CHAPTER 12: Shaping Up with Geometry 203
CHAPTER 13: Getting Graphic: xy-Graphs 223

PART 4: THE X FACTOR: INTRODUCING ALGEBRA 235
CHAPTER 14: Expressing Yourself with Algebraic Expressions 237
CHAPTER 15: Finding the Right Balance: Solving Algebraic Equations 259

PART 5: THE PART OF TENS 275
CHAPTER 16: Ten Alternative Numeral and Number Systems 277
CHAPTER 17: Ten Curious Types of Numbers 285

INDEX 291

Über Autor(innen)

Mark Zegarelli is a math teacher and tutor with degrees in Mathematics and English from Rutgers University. He is the author of several For Dummies math titles, including Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies and Logic For Dummies.