Pre-algebra essentials for dummies /
Zegarelli, Mark.
Fanning, Krista
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley,
c2010.
Focuses on critical concepts taught in a typical pre-algebra course, from fractions, decimals, and percents to standard formulas and simple variable equations.
Includes index.
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.
Focuses on critical concepts taught in a typical pre-algebra course, from fractions, decimals, and percents to standard formulas and simple variable equations.
Mathematics.