Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies

When you have the right math teacher, learning math can be painless and even fun! Let Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies teach you how to overcome your fear of math and approach the subject correctly and directly. A lot of the topics that probably inspired fear before will seem simple when you realize that you can solve math problems, from basic addition to algebraic equations. Lots of students feel they got lost somewhere between learning to count to ten and their first day in an algebra class, but help is here!

Begin with basic topics like interpreting patterns, navigating the number line, rounding numbers, and estimating answers. You will learn and review the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Do remainders make you nervous? You’ll find an easy and painless way to understand long division. Discover how to apply the commutative, associative, and distributive properties, and finally understand basic geometry and algebra. Find out how to:
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
Uncover the mystery of FOILing
Answer sample questions and check your answers

Complete with lists of ten alternative numeral and number systems, ten curious types of numbers, and ten geometric solids to cut and fold, Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies will demystify math and help you start solving problems in no time!

From the Back Cover
Get the confidence and the math skills you need to get started with algebra!

Are you about to jump into algebra? This easy-to-follow, hands-on workbook helps you brush up on your general math skills and practice the types of problems you'll encounter in your coursework. You get plenty of work space, step-by-step solutions to every problem, and expert tips on making the leap from arithmetic to algebra.

100s of Problems!

Detailed, fully worked-out solutions to problems

The inside scoop on converting fractions, decimals, and percents

The tips and tricks you need to solve basic algebra problems