Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: Getting Started with Basic Math and Pre-algebra 5

Chapter 1: Playing the Numbers Game 7

Inventing Numbers 8

Understanding Number Sequences 8

Evening the odds 9

Counting by threes, fours, fives, and so on 9

Getting square with square numbers 10

Composing yourself with c...