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Hot X: Algebra Exposed!

by Danica Mckellar

ISBN13: 9780452297197
ISBN10: 0452297192
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Danica McKellar's New York Times bestseller tackles the most feared of all math classes: Algebra!

Algebra: The word alone has been known to strike fear in the hearts of even the best students, but help is here! With her two earlier books, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shattered the "math nerd" stereotype and empowered girls to conquer middle-school math and pre- algebra. Sizzling with McKellar's trademark sass and style, Hot X: Algebra Exposed now shows them how to master algebra topics like square roots, polynomials, quadratic equations, word problems, and more. In addition to fun extras like personality quizzes, reader polls, and boy-crazy confessionals, Hot X includes

?time-saving tips and tricks

?sample problems with detailed solutions

?relatable real-world examples

Parents and daughters alike will cheer McKellar as they watch their test scores rise!

About the Author

Danica McKellar is best known for her roles on The Wonder Years and The West Wing. She is also an internationally recognized mathematician and advocate for math education, and now a three-time New York Times bestselling author. She lives in Los Angeles.

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: sazzy2you, August 23, 2012 (view all comments by sazzy2you)
I have taken several math class to no avale.... leaving the course still not knowing the math, but her books break through the fog and help you understand and remember this math.. finally success. My hat is off to her, she really knows how to teach the hard to understand math.
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ISBN:: 9780452297197
Author:: Mckellar, Danica
Publisher:: Plume Books
Author:: McKellar, Danica
Subject:: General Mathematics
Subject:: Education-General
Subject:: Mathematics - Algebra
Edition Description:: Paperback / softback
Publication Date:: 20110631
Binding:: TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:: from 6
Language:: English
Illustrations:: b/w illustrations throughout
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 9.01 x 6.08 x 0.95 in 1.15 lb
Age Level:: from 11

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