Pre-algebra demystified
Bluman, Allan G.2011
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Covering basic arithmetic topics such as whole numbers, fractions, percentages, statistics and probability, this text evaluates areas of strength and weakness so that students can gain confidence in the subject as a whole. Preempt your anxiety about PRE-ALGEBRA!Ready to learn math fundamentals but can't seem to get your brain to function? No problem! Add Pre-Algebra Demystified, Second Edition, to the equation and you'll solve your dilemma in no time.Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins by covering whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and percents. You'll move on to expressions, equations, measurement, and graphing. Operations with monomials and polynomials are also discussed. Detailed examples, concise explanations, and worked problems make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.It's a no-brainer! You'll learn:Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and algebraic expressionsTechniques for solving equations and problemsMeasures of length, weight, capacity, and timeMethods for plotting points and graphing linesSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Pre-Algebra Demystified, Second Edition, helps you master this essential mathematics subject. It's also the perfect way to review the topic if all you need is a quick refresh.
Main title:
Pre-algebra demystified / Allan G. Bluman.
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
Maidenhead : McGraw-Hill, c2011.
Collation:
xvii, 334 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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Notes:
Formerly CIP. UkIncludes index.
Contents:
<b>Chapter 1.</b> Whole Numbers; <b>Chapter 2.</b> Integers; <b>Chapter 3.</b> Fractions: Part I; <b>Chapter 4.</b> Fractions: Part 2; <b>Chapter 5.</b> Decimals; <b>Chapter 6.</b> Percent; <b>Chapter 7.</b> Expressions and Equations; <b>Chapter 8.</b> Ratio and Proportion; <b>Chapter 9.</b> Informal Geometry; <b>Chapter 10.</b> Measurement; <b>Chapter 11.</b> Graphing; <b>Chapter 12.</b> Operations with Monomials and Polynomials; <b>Final Exam</b>; <b>Answers to Quizzes Final Exam</b>; <b>Appendix</b>: Overcoming Math Anxiety; <b>Index</b>
ISBN:
9780071742528 (pbk)
Dewey class:
513.12
LC class:
QA107.2
Language:
English
BRN:
2296384
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