U Can: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra For Dummies - Softcover

Zegarelli, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119067960 ISBN 13: 9781119067962

Publisher: For Dummies, 2015

Synopsis

The fun and friendly guide to really understanding math

U Can: Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies is the fun, friendly guide to making sense of math. It walks you through the "how" and "why" to help you master the crucial operations that underpin every math class you'll ever take. With no-nonsense lessons, step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and plenty of practice, you'll learn how to manipulate non-whole numbers, tackle pesky fractions, deal with weights and measures, simplify algebraic expressions, and so much more. The "learn it – do it" style helps you move at your own pace, with lesson-sized explanations, examples, and practice. You also get access to 1,001 more practice problems online, where you can create customized quizzes and study the topics where you need the most help.

Math can be hard — and the basics in U Can: Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies lay the foundation for classes down the line. Consider this resource as your guide to math mastery, with step-by-step help for learning to:

• Put numbers in their place
• Make sense of fractions, decimals, and percents
• Get a grasp of basic geometry
• Simplify basic algebraic equations

Believe it or not, math can be fun! And the better you understand it now, the more likely you are to do well in school, earn a degree, and get a good job. U Can: Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies gives you the skills, understanding, and confidence you need to conquer math once and for all.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Zegarelli is a teacher, tutor, and cofounder of Simple Step Learning (simplestep.co), a web-based educational resource.

From the Back Cover

Conquer basic math and pre-algebra with these key lessons, practice problems, and easy-to-follow examples.

Math is hard. But you no longer need to fear dealing with fractions or algebraic expressions. With U Can, studying the key concepts from your class just got easier than ever before.

Simply open this book to find help on all of the topics in your class. You'll get clear content review, step-by-step examples, and hundreds of practice problems to help you really understand and retain each concept.

Stop feeling intimidated and start getting higher scores in class.

• All your course topics broken down into individual lessons
• Step-by-step example problems in every practice section
• Hundreds of practice problems allow you to put your new skills to work immediately
• FREE online access to 1,001 MORE practice problems

From the Inside Flap

Conquer basic math and pre-algebra with these key lessons, practice problems, and easy-to-follow examples.

Math is hard. But you no longer need to fear dealing with fractions or algebraic expressions. WithU Can, studying the key concepts from your class just got easier than ever before.

Simply open this book to find help on all of the topics in your class. You'll get clear content review, step-by-step examples, and hundreds of practice problems to help you really understand and retain each concept.

Stop feeling intimidated and start getting higher scores in class.

• All your course topics broken down into individual lessons
• Step-by-step example problems in every practice section
• Hundreds of practice problems allow you to put your new skills to work immediately
• FREE online access to 1,001 MORE practice problems

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119067960
• ISBN 13: 9781119067962
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 528