Description |
xii, 180 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
Series |
--For dummies.
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Note |
Includes index. |
Summary |
Focuses on critical concepts taught in a typical pre-algebra course, from fractions, decimals, and percents to standard formulas and simple variable equations. |
Contents |
Arming yourself with math basics -- Evaluating arithmetic expressions -- Say what? Making sense of word problems -- Figuring out fractions -- Deciphering decimals -- Puzzling out percents -- Fraction, decimal, and percent word problems -- Using variables in algebraic expressions -- X's secret identity: solving algebraic equations -- Decoding algebra word problems -- Geometry: perimeter, area, surface area, and volume -- Picture it! Graphing information -- Ten essential math concepts. |
Subject |
Mathematics.
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Added Author |
Fanning, Krista.
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ISBN |
9780470618387 (pbk.) |
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0470618388 (pbk.) |
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