Developmental Math: Books

Key Message: The first book of a three-part series,Prealgebra Problem Solving, Second Edition, illustrates how mathematics arises naturally from everyday situations through updated and revised real-life activities and the accompanying practice exercises. Along with the activities and the exercises within the text, MathXL and MyMathLab" have been enhanced to create a better overall learning experience for the reader. Technology integrated throughout the text helps readers interpret real-life data algebraically, numerically, symbolically, and graphically. The active style of this book develops readers' mathematical literacy and builds a solid foundation for future study in mathematics and other disciplines. Key Topics: Whole Numbers and Problem Solving; Variables and Problem Solving; Problem Solving with Rational Number: Addition and Subtraction of Integers, Fractions, and Decimals; Adding and Subtracting Integers; Adding and Subtracting Fractions; Adding and Subtracting Decimals; Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers; Multiplying and Dividing Integers; Multiplying and Dividing Fractions; Multiplying and Dividing Decimals; Problem Solving with Ratios, Proportions, and Percents; Problem Solving with Geometry; The Geometry of Two-Dimensional Plane Figures; The Geometry of Three-Dimensional Space Figures; More Problem Solving with Algebra and Models; Mathematical Modeling and Problem Solving Involving Solution of Equations Market: For all readers interested in Prealgebra, Algebra.

More than 60 million Teach Yourself products sold worldwide! A helpful guide for students struggling with algebra Understand Algebra provides everything you need to broaden your skills and gain confidence. Assuming only a basic level of arithmetic, this carefully graded and progressive book guides them through the basic principles of the subject with the help of exercises and fully worked examples. Includes: One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience Tests in the book to keep track of your progress Exercises and examples with full answers allow you to practice your new skills progressively Topics include: The meaning of algebra; Elementary operations in algebra; Brackets and operations with them; Positive and negative numbers; Expressions and equations; Linear equations; Formulae; Simultaneous equations; Linear inequalities; Graphical representation of quantities; Straight line graphs; coordinates; Using inequalities to define regions; Multiplying algebraicalalgebraics; Factors; Fractions; Graphs of quadratic functions; Quadratic equations; Indices; Logarithms; Ratio and proportion; Variation; The determination of laws; Rational and irrational numbers; Arithmetical and geometrical sequences

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