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Pre-algebra demystified, Allan G. Bluman
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- Summary
- From the Back Cover: Take the anxiety out of pre-algebra. In Pre-Algebra Demystified, experienced math instructor Allan Bluman provides an effective, anxiety-soothing, and totally painless way to master the math fundamentals so crucial to college, but so difficult for the math-impaired and anxious. With Pre-Algebra Demystified, you master the subject one simple step at a time -- at your own speed. This unique self-teaching guide offers problems at the end of each chapter, quizzes to pinpoint weaknesses, and a 100-question final exam to reinforce the entire book. This is a fast and entertaining self-teaching course that's specially designed to reduce anxiety. Get ready to: Build a working knowledge of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, and percents; Grasp word problems and underlying math concepts; Learn basic equations and operations with integers; Construct a solid foundation for algebra, geometry, statistics, and business math; Prepare to take pre-college exams; Get over math anxiety using a special program included in the book; Take a "final exam" and grade it yourself!
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Extent
- xvii, 334 pages
- Note
- Includes index
- Contents
-
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Whole Numbers
- Naming numbers
- Rounding numbers
- Addition of whole numbers
- Subtraction of whole numbers
- Multiplication of whole numbers
- Division of whole numbers
- Word problems
- Quiz
- Chapter 2: Integers
- Basic concepts
- Order
- Addition of integers
- Subtraction of integers
- Addition and subtraction
- Multiplication of integers
- Division of integers
- Exponents
- Order of operations
- Quiz
- Chapter 3: Fractions: Part 1
- Basic concepts
- Reducing fractions
- Changing fractions to higher terms
- Changing improper fractions to mixed numbers
- Changing mixed numbers to improper fractions
- Quiz
- Chapter 4: Fractions: Part 2
- Finding common denominators
- Addition of fractions
- Addition of mixed numbers
- Subtraction of fractions
- Subtraction of mixed numbers
- Principles of borrowing
- Multiplication of fractions
- Multiplication of mixed numbers
- Division of fractions
- Division of mixed numbers
- Word problems
- Comparing fractions
- Operations with positive and negative fractions
- Quiz
- Chapter 5: Decimals
- Naming decimals
- Rounding decimals
- Addition of decimals
- Subtraction of decimals
- Multiplication of decimals
- Division of decimals
- Comparing decimals
- Word problems
- Changing fractions to decimals
- Changing decimals to fractions
- Fractions and decimals
- Operations with positive and negative decimals
- Quiz
- Chapter 6: Percent
- Basic concepts
- Changing percents to decimals
- Changing decimals to percents
- Changing fractions to percents
- Changing percents to fractions
- Three types of percent problems
- Word problems
- Quiz
- Chapter 7: Expressions And Equations
- Basic concepts
- Evaluating algebraic expressions
- Distributive property
- Combining like terms
- Removing parentheses and combining like terms
- Formulas
- Solving simple equations
- Solving equations using two principles
- Solving more difficult equations
- Algebraic representation of statements
- Word problems
- Solving percent problems using equations
- Quiz
- Chapter 8: Ratio And Proportion
- Ratio
- Proportion
- Word problems
- Solving percent problems using proportions
- Quiz
- Chapter 9: Informal Geometry
- Geometric figures
- Perimeter
- Area
- Volume
- Word problems
- Square roots
- Pythagorean theorem
- Quiz
- Chapter 10: Measurement
- Basic concepts
- Measures of length
- Measures of weight
- Measures of capacity
- Measure of time
- Word problems
- Quiz
- Chapter 11: Graphing
- Rectangular coordinate plane
- Plotting points
- Linear equations
- Graphing lines
- Horizontal and vertical lines
- Intercepts
- Slope
- Solving a system of linear equations
- Quiz
- Chapter 12: Operations with monomials and polynomials
- Monomials and polynomials
- Addition of polynomials
- Subtraction of polynomials
- Multiplication of monomials
- Raising a monomial to a power
- Multiplication of a polynomial by a monomial
- Multiplication of two binomials
- Squaring a binomial
- Multiplication of two polynomials
- Division of monomials
- Division of a polynomial by a monomial
- Quiz
- Final exam
- Answers to quizzes and final exam
- Appendix: Overcoming mat anxiety
- Index
- Isbn
- 9780071742528
- Label
- Pre-algebra demystified
- Title
- Pre-algebra demystified
- Statement of responsibility
- Allan G. Bluman
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- From the Back Cover: Take the anxiety out of pre-algebra. In Pre-Algebra Demystified, experienced math instructor Allan Bluman provides an effective, anxiety-soothing, and totally painless way to master the math fundamentals so crucial to college, but so difficult for the math-impaired and anxious. With Pre-Algebra Demystified, you master the subject one simple step at a time -- at your own speed. This unique self-teaching guide offers problems at the end of each chapter, quizzes to pinpoint weaknesses, and a 100-question final exam to reinforce the entire book. This is a fast and entertaining self-teaching course that's specially designed to reduce anxiety. Get ready to: Build a working knowledge of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, and percents; Grasp word problems and underlying math concepts; Learn basic equations and operations with integers; Construct a solid foundation for algebra, geometry, statistics, and business math; Prepare to take pre-college exams; Get over math anxiety using a special program included in the book; Take a "final exam" and grade it yourself!
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Bluman, Allan G
- Dewey number
- 513/.12
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- QA107.2
- LC item number
- .B59 2011
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Series statement
- DeMystified series
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Arithmetic
- Arithmetic
- Label
- Pre-algebra demystified, Allan G. Bluman
- Note
- Includes index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Whole Numbers -- Naming numbers -- Rounding numbers -- Addition of whole numbers -- Subtraction of whole numbers -- Multiplication of whole numbers -- Division of whole numbers -- Word problems -- Quiz -- Chapter 2: Integers -- Basic concepts -- Order -- Addition of integers -- Subtraction of integers -- Addition and subtraction -- Multiplication of integers -- Division of integers -- Exponents -- Order of operations -- Quiz -- Chapter 3: Fractions: Part 1 -- Basic concepts -- Reducing fractions -- Changing fractions to higher terms -- Changing improper fractions to mixed numbers -- Changing mixed numbers to improper fractions -- Quiz -- Chapter 4: Fractions: Part 2 -- Finding common denominators -- Addition of fractions -- Addition of mixed numbers -- Subtraction of fractions -- Subtraction of mixed numbers -- Principles of borrowing -- Multiplication of fractions -- Multiplication of mixed numbers -- Division of fractions -- Division of mixed numbers -- Word problems -- Comparing fractions -- Operations with positive and negative fractions -- Quiz -- Chapter 5: Decimals -- Naming decimals -- Rounding decimals -- Addition of decimals -- Subtraction of decimals -- Multiplication of decimals -- Division of decimals -- Comparing decimals -- Word problems -- Changing fractions to decimals -- Changing decimals to fractions -- Fractions and decimals -- Operations with positive and negative decimals -- Quiz -- Chapter 6: Percent -- Basic concepts -- Changing percents to decimals -- Changing decimals to percents -- Changing fractions to percents -- Changing percents to fractions -- Three types of percent problems -- Word problems -- Quiz -- Chapter 7: Expressions And Equations -- Basic concepts -- Evaluating algebraic expressions -- Distributive property -- Combining like terms -- Removing parentheses and combining like terms -- Formulas -- Solving simple equations -- Solving equations using two principles -- Solving more difficult equations -- Algebraic representation of statements -- Word problems -- Solving percent problems using equations -- Quiz -- Chapter 8: Ratio And Proportion -- Ratio -- Proportion -- Word problems -- Solving percent problems using proportions -- Quiz -- Chapter 9: Informal Geometry -- Geometric figures -- Perimeter -- Area -- Volume -- Word problems -- Square roots -- Pythagorean theorem -- Quiz -- Chapter 10: Measurement -- Basic concepts -- Measures of length -- Measures of weight -- Measures of capacity -- Measure of time -- Word problems -- Quiz -- Chapter 11: Graphing -- Rectangular coordinate plane -- Plotting points -- Linear equations -- Graphing lines -- Horizontal and vertical lines -- Intercepts -- Slope -- Solving a system of linear equations -- Quiz -- Chapter 12: Operations with monomials and polynomials -- Monomials and polynomials -- Addition of polynomials -- Subtraction of polynomials -- Multiplication of monomials -- Raising a monomial to a power -- Multiplication of a polynomial by a monomial -- Multiplication of two binomials -- Squaring a binomial -- Multiplication of two polynomials -- Division of monomials -- Division of a polynomial by a monomial -- Quiz -- Final exam -- Answers to quizzes and final exam -- Appendix: Overcoming mat anxiety -- Index
- Control code
- ocn651071086
- Dimensions
- 23 cm.
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Extent
- xvii, 334 pages
- Isbn
- 9780071742528
- Lccn
- 2010045507
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (OCoLC)651071086
- Label
- Pre-algebra demystified, Allan G. Bluman
- Note
- Includes index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Whole Numbers -- Naming numbers -- Rounding numbers -- Addition of whole numbers -- Subtraction of whole numbers -- Multiplication of whole numbers -- Division of whole numbers -- Word problems -- Quiz -- Chapter 2: Integers -- Basic concepts -- Order -- Addition of integers -- Subtraction of integers -- Addition and subtraction -- Multiplication of integers -- Division of integers -- Exponents -- Order of operations -- Quiz -- Chapter 3: Fractions: Part 1 -- Basic concepts -- Reducing fractions -- Changing fractions to higher terms -- Changing improper fractions to mixed numbers -- Changing mixed numbers to improper fractions -- Quiz -- Chapter 4: Fractions: Part 2 -- Finding common denominators -- Addition of fractions -- Addition of mixed numbers -- Subtraction of fractions -- Subtraction of mixed numbers -- Principles of borrowing -- Multiplication of fractions -- Multiplication of mixed numbers -- Division of fractions -- Division of mixed numbers -- Word problems -- Comparing fractions -- Operations with positive and negative fractions -- Quiz -- Chapter 5: Decimals -- Naming decimals -- Rounding decimals -- Addition of decimals -- Subtraction of decimals -- Multiplication of decimals -- Division of decimals -- Comparing decimals -- Word problems -- Changing fractions to decimals -- Changing decimals to fractions -- Fractions and decimals -- Operations with positive and negative decimals -- Quiz -- Chapter 6: Percent -- Basic concepts -- Changing percents to decimals -- Changing decimals to percents -- Changing fractions to percents -- Changing percents to fractions -- Three types of percent problems -- Word problems -- Quiz -- Chapter 7: Expressions And Equations -- Basic concepts -- Evaluating algebraic expressions -- Distributive property -- Combining like terms -- Removing parentheses and combining like terms -- Formulas -- Solving simple equations -- Solving equations using two principles -- Solving more difficult equations -- Algebraic representation of statements -- Word problems -- Solving percent problems using equations -- Quiz -- Chapter 8: Ratio And Proportion -- Ratio -- Proportion -- Word problems -- Solving percent problems using proportions -- Quiz -- Chapter 9: Informal Geometry -- Geometric figures -- Perimeter -- Area -- Volume -- Word problems -- Square roots -- Pythagorean theorem -- Quiz -- Chapter 10: Measurement -- Basic concepts -- Measures of length -- Measures of weight -- Measures of capacity -- Measure of time -- Word problems -- Quiz -- Chapter 11: Graphing -- Rectangular coordinate plane -- Plotting points -- Linear equations -- Graphing lines -- Horizontal and vertical lines -- Intercepts -- Slope -- Solving a system of linear equations -- Quiz -- Chapter 12: Operations with monomials and polynomials -- Monomials and polynomials -- Addition of polynomials -- Subtraction of polynomials -- Multiplication of monomials -- Raising a monomial to a power -- Multiplication of a polynomial by a monomial -- Multiplication of two binomials -- Squaring a binomial -- Multiplication of two polynomials -- Division of monomials -- Division of a polynomial by a monomial -- Quiz -- Final exam -- Answers to quizzes and final exam -- Appendix: Overcoming mat anxiety -- Index
- Control code
- ocn651071086
- Dimensions
- 23 cm.
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Extent
- xvii, 334 pages
- Isbn
- 9780071742528
- Lccn
- 2010045507
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (OCoLC)651071086
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