The math dude's quick and dirty guide to algebra Item Preview. EMBED for wordpress. Want more? Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Another plane leaves Los Angeles going m. Those dreaded word problems have instilled math phobia in generations of students. Now, The Math Dude is here to take the agony out of algebra. In The Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Guide to Algebra, Jason Marshall, host of the top ranked Math Dude podcast, kicks things off with a short, basic-training course to review simple math principles you'll need to get started.
Once you've mastered the key concepts, you'll be ready to move on to the main event: understanding algebra. Whether discussing polynomials or giving step-by-step instruction on how to use order of operations to solve equations, Jason's clear, easy to- follow explanations and relevant, real-world examples will have even the most math-averse student basking in an a-ha moment. The book is also loaded with test-taking tips, quick and dirty math memory tricks, and advice for avoiding common mistakes that will help the lessons stick for years and tests to come.
The bottom line is this: Algebra is the basic math that underlies most of everyday life. The Math Dude connects the dots and shows you that you already know a lot more than you think"--Provided by publisher Includes index Prologue: Why math isn't an awful nerd -- Basic number properties -- Basic arithmetic -- Let the game begin! I: What is algebra, really? Taking algebra to the streets -- The secret algebra you've already been doing -- Using variables -- Writing equations -- What's the point of algebra?
Algebra basics -- What are variables? II: Understanding algebra better -- ch. Walk the number line -- A brief history of numbers -- Algebra and decimal numbers -- Algebra and the number line -- Absolute values -- Number boot camp -- Linear equations -- How to solve single variable linear equations -- Linear equations with absolute values -- How to solve absolute value equations -- Linear inequalities -- How to solve linear inequalities -- ch.
Arithmetic 2. The bottom line is this: Algebra is the basic math that underlies most of everyday life. The Math Dude connects the dots and shows you that you already know a lot more than you think. Click here to learn more about Jason Marshall, A. Math Dude. Macmillan Publisher. Amazon Kindle. In a world increasingly visual, he shows how algebra, which replaces numbers with letters, establishes relationships called equations between stuff.
Chock-full of diagrams, illustrations, and examples, this book strips away some of the mystery, thereby eliminating common stumbling blocks Suitable for beginners as well as students who need a review of algebra. Dominy, Drexel Univ. The e-book uses the example of perfect squares and the patterns they make hint: they're called perfect squares for a reason to clearly and concisely show some of the magic behind how numbers work.
You'll also find lots of games, puzzles, and even a secret-agent "math-lib" to re-enforce the ideas. Host Jason Marshall provides clear explanations of math terms and principles, and his simple tricks for solving basic algebra problems will have even the most mathphobic people looking forward to working out whatever math problem comes their way.
If you're getting ready to take the SAT, GRE, or any of the other standardized tests; or if you're going back to school and need to brush up on the basics, the Math Dude's "Quick and Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier" will strengthen your fundamental skills, help you better understand the language of math, and succeed when it comes to taking a test. And if you just want to calculate the tip without using your iPhone and impress all your friends, his tips and tricks are for you too.
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