Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra
Learning Pre-Algebra Is Easy! Just Ask Dr. Math!
1. Auflage August 2003
192 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
You, too, can understand algebra-just ask Dr. Math??!
Getting ready to take your first algebra class? Don't panic. Making
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explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. Math Gets You
Ready for Algebra, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed
in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real
questions from students who needed help understanding the basic
math concepts in a typical pre-algebra class. You'll learn all
about basic algebraic operations and their connections to the real
world. Pretty soon, everything from integers to single-variable
equations will make sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for
working with tricky problems.
You won't find a better introduction to the world and language of
algebra anywhere!
Introduction.
PART 1: Fundamental Operations
1. Introduction to Algebraic Thinking.
2. Variables.
3. Exponents.
4. Large and Small Numbers.
5. Order of Operations.
6. Distributive Property and Other Properties.
Resources on the Web.
PART 2: Integers.
1. Coordinate Graphing of Integers.
2. Origin of Integers.
3. Adding and Subtracting Integers.
4. Multiplying and Dividing Integers.
5. Absolute Value.
Resources on the Web.
PART 3: Real Numbers.
1. Rational Numbers.
2. Factoring.
3. Squares and Square Roots.
4. Irrational Numbers.
5. Pi.
6. Real Numbers.
Resources on the Web.
PART 4: Equations with Variables.
1. Solving Basic Equations.
2. Graphing Equations.
3. Equivalent Equations.
Resources on the Web.
PART 5: Algebra Applications.
1. Ratio and Proportion.
2. Area and Perimeter.
3. Distance, Rate, and Time Problems.
4. Rate of Work Problems.
Resources on the Web.
Glossary.
Index.
