--For dummies

Includes index

Unit 1: Getting started with basic math & pre-algebra. Playing the numbers game ; The big four operations -- Unit 2: The big four operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Counting on success: numbers and digits ; Staying positive with negative numbers ; Putting the big four operations to work -- Unit 3: Getting a handle on whole numbers. Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally: evaluating arithmetic expressions wtih PEMDAS ; Turning words into numbers: basic math word problems ; Divisibility and prime numbers ; Divided attention: factors and multiples -- Unit 4: Fractions. Understanding fractions ; Fractions and the big four operations ; Mixing things up with mixed numbers -- Unit 5: Decimals and percents. Getting to the point with decimals ; Playing the percentages ; Word problems with fractions, decimals, and percentages -- Unit 6: Reaching the summit: Advanced pre-algebra topics. Powers and roots ; A perfect ten: condensing numbers with scientific notation ; How much have you got?: weights and measures ; Getting the picture with geometry ; Figuring your chances: statistics and probability ; Setting things up with basic set theory -- Unit 7: The x-files: Introduction to algebra. Working with algebraic expressions ; Solving algebraic equations ; Tackling algebra word problems ; Graphing algebraic equations

Offers explanations of concepts such as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents, and covers advanced topics including imaginary numbers, variables, and algebraic equations

"Features step-by-step lessons and practice ; end-of-chapter quizzes ; even more questions online!" -- Cover

"[This book] is an absolute must-have study buddy for anyone who needs to conquer foundational math concepts such as operations, fractions, and basic statistics. This book helps to demystify the key ideas in terms you can understand Plus, core chapters end with a little quiz, complete with the answer key, so you can track the amazing progress you're making. (You'll have access to more quizzes online, too!) Check out this one-stop reference and study guide and get ready -- you're about to slay basic math and pre-algebra." -- Back cover