Math The easy way
Book - 2019
"This new edition in Barron's Easy Way Series contains everything students need to prepare for a math class. Math: The Easy Way provides key content review and practice exercises to help students learn math the easy way. Topics covered in this detailed review of algebra include whole numbers, fractions, percentages, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, word problems, probability, and statistics. Math: The Easy Way includes a diagnostic test to identify strengths and weaknesses so students can pinpoint their trouble spots, plus a practice with answers so students can test their knowledge. Visual references including charts, graphs, diagrams, instructive illustrations, and icons help engage students and reinforce important concepts.&quo...t; --
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New York, NY :
Kaplan, Inc., Barrons's Educational Series
[2019]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
- Edition
- Sixth edition
- Item Description
- "Learn math the easy way!"--Cover.
Includes index. - Physical Description
- xi, 314 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- ISBN
- 9781438012087
- Introduction
- How to Study
- Special Study Hints for Mathematics
- Reading in Mathematics
- The Tests
- Diagnostic Test
- General Mathematical Ability
- Answers and Explanations
- Evaluating Yourself
- 1. Whole Numbers
- Pretest-Whole Numbers
- 1.1. Operations
- 1.2. Factorization and Divisibility
- 1.3. Rounding Off
- Trial Test-Whole Numbers
- 2. Fractions
- Pretest-Fractions
- 2.1. Inverse Operations
- 2.2. Meanings of "Fraction"
- 2.3. Multiplication of Fractions and Lowest Terms
- 2.4. Mixed Numbers
- 2.5. Multiplication Shortcuts - Cancellation
- 2.6. Division of Fractions
- 2.7. Addition of Fractions
- 2.8. Subtraction of Fractions
- Trial Test-Fractions
- 3. Decimals
- Pretest-Decimals
- 3.1. Meaning of "Decimal"
- 3.2. Multiplying and Dividing Decimals by Powers of Ten
- 3.3. Rounding Off Decimals
- 3.4. Adding Decimals
- 3.5. Subtracting Decimals
- 3.6. Multiplying Decimals
- 3.7. Dividing Decimals
- 3.8. Converting a Fraction to a Decimal
- Trial Test-Decimals
- 4. Percent
- Pretest-Percent
- 4.1. Meaning of "Percent"
- 4.2. Changing Percent to a Workable Form
- 4.3. Changing Decimals or Fractions to Percents
- 4.4. Arithmetic Problems Using Percent
- Trial Test-Percent
- 5. Beginning Algebra
- Pretest-Beginning Algebra
- 5.1. Variables
- 5.2. Operations
- 5.3. Equations
- 5.4. Signed Numbers and Integers
- 5.5. Operations with Signed Numbers and Integers
- 5.6. Using Signed Numbers in Equations
- 5.7. Algebraic Expressions
- 5.8. Adding Algebraic Expressions
- 5.9. Multiplying Algebraic Expressions
- 5.10. Division of One Algebraic Expression by Another
- 5.11. Parentheses
- 5.12. Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
- 5.13. A Brief Introduction to Functions
- Trial Test-Beginning Algebra
- 6. Factoring in Algebra
- Pretest-Factoring
- 6.1. Factoring
- 6.2. Finding the Common Factor
- 6.3. Factoring the Difference of Two Squares
- 6.4. Factoring Trinomials of the Form: ax 2 + bx + c
- 6.5. Complete Factoring
- Trial Test-Factoring
- 7. Algebra-More on Equations
- Pretest-More on Equations
- 7.1. Simultaneous Equations
- 7.2. Quadratic Equations
- 7.3. Inequalities
- 7.4. Graphs of Equations
- 7.5. Slope of a Line
- 7.6. Number Sequences
- Trial Test-More on Equations
- 8. Geometry
- Pretest-Geometry
- 8.1. Angles
- 8.2. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
- 8.3. Triangles
- 8.4. The Sum of the Angles of a Triangle
- 8.5. Special Lines in a Triangle
- 8.6. Congruent Triangles and Similar Triangles
- 8.7. Perimeter and Area
- 8.8. Circles
- 8.9. Solid Geometry
- 8.10. Table of Formulas
- 8.11. Metric Measurement
- Trial Test-Geometry
- 9. Right Triangle Trigonometry
- Pretest-Right Triangle Trigonometry
- 9.1. Trigonometry of the Right Triangle
- 9.2. Naming Sides of a Right Triangle
- 9.3. Trigonometric Ratios
- 9.4. Finding Trigonometric Ratios with a Calculator
- 9.5. Applications of the Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios
- Trial Test-Right Triangle Trigonometry
- 10. Tables and Graphs
- Pretest-Tables and Graphs
- 10.1. Reading and Using a Table
- 10.2. Bar Graphs
- 10.3. Line Graphs
- 10.4. Circle Graphs
- Trial Test-Tables and Graphs
- 11. Word Problems
- Pretest-Word Problems
- Reading a Word Problem
- Trial Test-Word Problems
- 12. Probability
- Pretest-Probability
- 12.1. Probability-The Study of Chance
- 12.2. Compound Events
- 12.3. Probabilities and Compound Events
- 12.4. Permutations
- Trial Test-Probability
- 13. Statistics
- 13.1. Measures of Central Tendency
- 13.2. Organizing and Displaying Data
- Trial Test-Statistics
- Practice Test
- General Mathematical Ability
- Answers and Explanations
- Evaluating Yourself
- Solutions
- Index