Buch, Englisch, 624 Seiten, Format (B × H): 201 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 980 g
Buch, Englisch, 624 Seiten, Format (B × H): 201 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 980 g
ISBN: 978-1-119-86708-1
Verlag: Wiley
Absolutely everything you need to get ready for Algebra
Scared of square roots? Suspicious of powers of ten? You’re not alone. Plenty of school-age students and adult learners don’t care for math. But, with the right guide, you can make math basics “click” for you too!
In Basic Math & Pre-Algebra All-in-One For Dummies, you’ll find everything you need to be successful in your next math class and tackle basic math tasks in the real world. Whether you’re trying to get a handle on pre-algebra before moving to the next grade or looking to get more comfortable with everyday math—such as tipping calculations or balancing your checkbook—this book walks you through every step—in plain English, and with clear explanations—to help you build a firm foundation in math.
You’ll also get: - Practice quizzes at the end of each chapter to test your comprehension and understanding
- A bonus online quiz for each chapter, with answer choices presented in multiple choice format
- A ton of explanations, examples, and practice problems that prepare you to tackle more advanced algebraic concepts
From the different categories of numbers to mathematical operations, fractions, percentages, roots and powers, and a short intro to algebraic expressions and equations, Basic Math & Pre-Algebra All-in-One For Dummies is an essential companion for anyone who wants to get a handle on the foundational math concepts that are the building blocks for Algebra and beyond.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 2
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 3
Unit 1: Getting Started with Basic Math & Pre-algebra 5
Chapter 1: Playing the Numbers Game 7
Inventing Numbers 8
Understanding Number Sequences 8
Evening the odds 8
Counting by threes, fours, fives, and so on 9
Getting square with square numbers 9
Composing yourself with composite numbers 10
Stepping out of the box with prime numbers 11
Multiplying quickly with exponents 12
Four Important Sets of Numbers 13
Counting on the counting numbers 13
Introducing integers 13
Staying rational 14
Getting real 14
Chapter 2: The Big Four Operations 15
The Big Four Operations 15
Adding things up: Addition 16
Take it away: Subtraction 16
A sign of the times: Multiplication 17
Doing math lickety-split: Division 18
Applying the Big Four Operations to Larger Numbers 18
Calculating stacked addition 18
Performing stacked subtraction 19
Calculating with stacked multiplication 21
Understanding long division 22
Unit 2: the Big Four Operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division 25
Chapter 3: Counting on Success: Numbers and Digits 27
Knowing Your Place Value 28
Counting to ten and beyond 28
Telling placeholders from leading zeros 29
Reading long numbers 30
Close Enough for Rock ‘n’ Roll: Rounding and Estimating 30
Rounding numbers 30
Estimating value to make problems easier 32
Practice Questions Answers and Explanations 34
Whaddya Know? Chapter 3 Quiz 35
Answers to Chapter 3 Quiz 36
Chapter 4: Staying Positive with Negative Numbers 37
Understanding Where Negative Numbers Come From 38
Sign-Switching: Understanding Negation and Abs
