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Practice makes perfect--gain math mastery with Dummies
Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the major topics in middle-grade math and Pre-Algebra--in the book and online! Get extra practice with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will improve your mathemagic abilities, no matter what your skill level is now. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice.
* Work through practice problems on all middle-grade and Pre-Algebra topics covered in class
* Step through detailed solutions to build your understanding
* Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time
* Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practice
The material presented in Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement clasroom instruction.
Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883500) was previously published as 1,001 Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118446560). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: The Questions 5
Chapter 1: The Big Four Operations 7
Chapter 2: Less than Zero: Working with Negative Numbers 11
Chapter 3: You've Got the Power: Powers and Roots 17
Chapter 4: Following Orders: Order of Operations 23
Chapter 5: Big Four Word Problems 29
Chapter 6: Divided We Stand 35
Chapter 7: Factors and Multiples 43
Chapter 8: Word Problems about Factors and Multiples 49
Chapter 9: Fractions 53
Chapter 10: Decimals 63
Chapter 11: Percents 69
Chapter 12: Ratios and Proportions 75
Chapter 13: Word Problems for Fractions, Decimals, and Percents 79
Chapter 14: Scientific Notation 87
Chapter 15: Weights and Measures 91
Chapter 16: Geometry 97
Chapter 17: Graphing 109
Chapter 18: Statistics and Probability 115
Chapter 19: Set Theory 123
Chapter 20: Algebraic Expressions 127
Chapter 21: Solving Algebraic Equations 133
Chapter 22: Solving Algebra Word Problems 139
Part 2: The Answers 143
Chapter 23: Answers 145 Index 407
About the author
Mark Zegarelli is an instructor and math and test prep tutor in New Jersey. He is the author of
Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, SAT Math For Dummies, ACT Math For Dummies, Logic For Dummies, and
Calculus II For Dummies. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and learning foreign languages.
Summary
Practice makes perfect--gain math mastery with Dummies
Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the major topics in middle-grade math and Pre-Algebra--in the book and online! Get extra practice with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will improve your mathemagic abilities, no matter what your skill level is now. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice.
* Work through practice problems on all middle-grade and Pre-Algebra topics covered in class
* Step through detailed solutions to build your understanding
* Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time
* Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practice
The material presented in Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement clasroom instruction.
Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883500) was previously published as 1,001 Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118446560). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
