Homework Helpers: Basic Math And Pre-Algebra

Homework Helpers: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra is a straightforward and easy-to-read review of arithmetic skills. It includes topics that are intended to help prepare students to successfully learn algebra, including: • Working with fractions •Understanding the decimal system •Calculating percentages •Solving linear equalities •Graphing functions •Understanding word problems This book will help build a solid mathematical foundation and enable students to gain the confidence they need to continue their education in mathematics. Particular attention is placed on topics that students traditionally struggle with the most. The final chapter in the book covers word problems in detail, and several problem-solving strategies are discussed. While this book could be used to supplement standard pre-algebra textbooks, it could also be used to refresh your arithmetic and problem-solving skills. The topics are explained in everyday language before the examples are worked. The problems are solved clearly and systematically, with step-by-step instructions provided. Problem-solving skills and good habits, such as checking your answers after every problem, are emphasized. There are practice problems throughout each book, and the answers to all of the practice problems are provided.

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Homework Helpers: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra is the latest book in the popular series designed to help you master the material and tackle the tests. It is a straightforward and easy-to-read review of the basic skills that are the foundation of Algebra:

• Working with fractions
• Understanding the decimal system
• Calculating percentages
• Solving linear equalities
• Graphing functions
• Understanding word problems

Each subject is explained in everyday language before numerous examples are worked. Practice problems are included throughout the book and are solved clearly and systematically. Problem-solving skills and good habits, such as checking your answers after every problem, are emphasized.

Particular attention is placed on topics that students traditionally struggle with the most. The final chapter covers word problems in detail and teaches you several problem-solving strategies.

Whether used as a stand-alone text or to supplement a poorly written or badly organized official one, each volume in the Homework Helpers series is just what students need to boost their confidence…and their grades.

Denise Szecsei earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from the University of Redlands. She served four years as a technical instructor in the U.S. Navy before she received her Doctorate in Mathematics from the Florida State University. She has been teaching since 1985 and is currently teaching mathematics at Stetson University.

This new title in the Homework Helpers series will help build a solid mathematical foundation and enable students to gain the confidence they need to continue their education in mathematics. Particular attention is placed on topics that students traditionally struggle with the most. The final chapter in the book covers word problems in detail, and several problem-solving strategies are discussed. While this book could be used to supplement standard pre-algebra textbooks, it could also be used to refresh your arithmetic and problem-solving skills. The topics are explained in everyday language before the examples are worked. The problems are solved clearly and systematically, with step-by-step instructions provided. Problem-solving skills and good habits, such as checking your answers after every problem, are emphasized. There are practice problems throughout the book, and the answers to all of the practice problems are provided. Homework Helpers: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra is a straightforward and easy-to-read review of arithmetic skills. It includes topics that are intended to help prepare students to successfully learn algebra, including: Working with fractions Understanding the decimal system Calculating percentages Solving linear equalities Graphing functions Understanding word problems This book is the latest one in the popular series designed to help you master the material and tackle the tests. It is a straightforward and easy-to-read review of the basic skills that are the foundation of Algebra. Each subject is explained in everyday language before numerous examples are worked Almost every math book starts out by talking about numbers, and this book is no exception.