Practice makes perfectgain math mastery with Dummies

Basic Math& Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the major topics in middle-grade math and Pre-Algebrain the book and online! Get extra practice with tricky subjects, solidify what youve already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will improve your mathemagic abilities, no matter what your skill level is now. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice.Work through practice problems on all middle-grade and Pre-Algebra topics covered in classStep through detailed solutions to build your understandingAccess practice questions online to study anywhere, any timeImprove your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practice

The material presented inBasic Math& Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement clasroom instruction.

Basic Math& Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies(9781119883500) was previously published as1,001 Basic Math& Pre-Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118446560). While this version features a newDummiescover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Mark Zegarelli is an instructor and math and test prep tutor in New Jersey. He is the author ofBasic Math& Pre-Algebra For Dummies, SAT Math For Dummies, ACT Math For Dummies, Logic For Dummies, andCalculus II For Dummies. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and learning foreign languages.

Introduction 1

Part 1: The Questions 5

Chapter 1: The Big Four Operations 7

Chapter 2: Less than Zero: Working with Negative Numbers 11

Chapter 3: Youve Got the Power: Powers and Roots 17

Chapter 4: Following Orders: Order of Operations 23

Chapter 5: Big Four Word Problems 29

Chapter 6: Divided We Stand 35

Chapter 7: Factors and Multiples 43

Chapter 8: Word Problems about Factors and Multiples 49

Chapter 9: Fractions 53

Chapter 10: Decimals 63

Chapter 11: Percents 69

Chapter 12: Ratios and Proportions 75

Chapter 13: Word Problems for Fractions, Decimals, and Percents 79

Chapter 14: Scientific Notation 87

Chapter 15: Weights and Measures 91

Chapter 16: Geometry 97

Chapter 17: Graphing 109

Chapter 18: Statistics and Probability 115

Chapter 19: Set Theory 123

Chapter 20: Algebraic Expressions 127

Chapter 21: Solving Algebraic Equations 133

Chapter 22: Solving Algebra Word Problems 139

Part 2: The Answers 143

Chapter 23: Answers 145