Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Introduction

When you approach math right, it's almost always easier than you think. And a lot of the stuff that hung you up when you first saw it probably isn't all that scary after all. Lots of students feel they got lost somewhere along the way on the road between learning to count to ten and their first day in an algebra class — and this may be true whether you're 14 or 104. If this is you, don't worry. You're not alone, and help is right here!

Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies can give you the confidence and math skills you need to succeed in any math course you encounter on the way to algebra. One of the easiest ways to build confidence is to get experience working problems, allowing you to build those skills quickly. Everything in this book is designed to help clear the path on your math journey. Every section of every chapter contains a clear explanation of what you need to know, with plenty of practice problems and step-by-step solutions to every problem. Just grab a pencil, open this book to any page, and begin strengthening your math muscles!

About This Book

This book is for anyone who wants to improve his or her math skills. You may already be enrolled in a math class or preparing to register for one or simply studying on your own. In any case, practice makes perfect, and in this book you get plenty of practice solving a wide variety of math problems.

Each chapter covers a different topic in math: negative numbers, fractions, decimals, geometry, graphing, ...