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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 expressions Techniques for solving equations and problems Measures of length, weight, capacity, and time Methods for plotting points and graphing lines
Simple 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.
About the Author
Author Information Allan G. Bluman taught mathematics and statistics at high school, college, and graduate school levels for 39 years. He is the recipient of "An Apple for the Teacher Award" for bringing excellence to the learning environment and the "Most Successful Revision of a Textbook" award from McGraw-Hill.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Whole Numbers;
Chapter 2. Integers;
Chapter 3. Fractions: Part I;
Chapter 4. Fractions: Part 2;
Chapter 5. Decimals;
Chapter 6. Percent;
Chapter 7. Expression and Equations;
Chapter 8. Ratio and Proportion;
Chapter 9. Informal Geometry;
Chapter 10. Measurement;
Chapter 11. Graphing;
Chapter 12. Operations with Monomials and Polynomials;
Final Exam;
Answers to Chapter Quizzes;
Answers to Final Exam;
Overcoming Math Anxiety