Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies »

Mark Zegarelli is a math tutor and writer, as well as the author of Logic For Dummies. He holds degrees in math and English from Rutgers University.

Get the confidence and the math skills you need to get started with algebra!

Are you about to jump into algebra? This easy-to-follow, hands-on workbook helps you brush up on your general math skills and practice the types of problems you'll encounter in your coursework. You get plenty of work space, step-by-step solutions to every problem, and expert tips on making the leap from arithmetic to algebra.

100s of Problems!

• Detailed, fully worked-out solutions to problems

• The inside scoop on converting fractions, decimals, and percents

• The tips and tricks you need to solve basic algebra problems

Introduction.

Part I: Back to Basics with Basic Math.

Chapter 1: We’ve Got Your Numbers.

Chapter 2: Smooth Operators: Working with the Big Four Operations.

Chapter 3: Getting Down with Negative Numbers.

Chapter 4: It’s Just an Expression.

Chapter 5: Dividing Attention: Divisibility, Factors, and Multiples.

Part II: Slicing Things Up: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents.

Chapter 6: Fractions Are a Piece of Cake.

Chapter 7: Fractions and the Big Four.

Chapter 8: Getting to the Point with Decimals.

Chapter 9: Playing the Percentages.

Part III: A Giant Step Forward: Intermediate Topics.

Chapter 10: Seeking a Higher Power through Scientific Notation.

Chapter 11: Weighty Questions on Weights and Measures.

Chapter 12: Shaping Up with Geometry.

Chapter 13: Getting Graphic: Cartesian Graphs.

Part IV: The X Factor: Introducing Algebra.

Chapter 14: Expressing Yourself with Algebraic Expressions.

Chapter 15: Finding the Right Balance: Solving Algebraic Equations.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16: Ten Alternative Numeral and Number Systems.

Chapter 17: Ten Curious Types of Numbers.

Index.