Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Zegarelli, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118828046 ISBN 13: 9781118828045

Publisher: For Dummies, 2014

Synopsis

Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition helps take the guesswork out of solving math equations and will have you unraveling the mystery of FOIL in no time. Whether you need to brush up on the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division or you’re ready to tackle algebraic expressions and equations, this handy workbook will demystify math so you can get back to having fun in math class.

• 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
• Sample questions with step-by-step explanation
• Answers to practice problems so you can check your work

Let Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition take the guessing out of math and help you discover your problem solving potential.

 

About this title

From the Back Cover

• Practice fractions, decimals, and percents
• Work with English and metric units of measurement
• Tackle word problems
• Make sense of geometry
• Conquer basic algebra

Get the hang of math and pre-algebra by working on real problems

Math can be daunting for anyone, but it doesn’t have to be—this workbook provides the tools you need to get the hang of basic math and pre-algebra by doing! From basic math like adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing to more complex topics like algebraic equations, prime numbers, and negative numbers, the workbook will show you the ins and outs of math to get you ready for algebra in no time!

• Master the Big Four operations — addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including a clear explanation of long division
• Crunch the numbers — powers and square roots, negative numbers, absolute value, and inequalities
• Understand factors and multiples — tricks for finding divisibility, prime and composite numbers, greatest common factor (GCF), and least common multiple (LCM)
• Slice things up — fractions, decimals, percents, and weights and measures
• Grasp geometry and graphs — polygon basics, quadrilaterals, triangles, circles, and points and lines on xy-graphs
• Get started with algebra — evaluate, simplify, and factor expressions (including FOILing), and solve equations by isolating x

See how to

Master long division

Practice rounding numbers and estimation

Calculate powers and square roots

Work with positive and negative numbers

Follow the order of operations

Understand factors and multiples

About the Author

Mark Zegarelli is a math teacher and tutor and the author of many books on a variety of math, logic, and test prep topics.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1118828046
• ISBN 13: 9781118828045
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 312