Basic Math & Pre-Algebra for Dummies - Hardcover

Zegarelli, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1118368339 ISBN 13: 9781118368336

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2012

Synopsis

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
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Unravel algebra word problems
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Grasp prime numbers, factors, and multiples
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Work with graphs and measures
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Solve single and multiple variable equations

About this title

About the Author:

Mark Zegarelli is the author of Logic For Dummies (Wiley). He holds degrees in both English and math from Rutgers University. He has earned his living for many years writing vast quantities of logic puzzles, a hefty chunk of software documentation, and the occasional book or film review. Along the way, he’s also paid a few bills doing housecleaning, decorative painting, and (for ten hours) retail sales. He likes writing best, though.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118368339
• ISBN 13: 9781118368336
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 134