Math in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained In An Instant (Knowledge in a Flash)

K. Lee Lerner And Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, Editors

Cover Page......Page 1 Title Page - Volume 1......Page 3 Title Page - Volume 2......Page 4 ISBN 0787694223......Page 5 Volume 1: A–L......Page 6 Volume 2: M–Z......Page 7 Architectural Math......Page 8 Cartography......Page 9 Domain and Range......Page 10 Functions......Page 11 Inverse......Page 12 Multiplication......Page 13 Perspective......Page 14 Ratio......Page 15 Scientific Notation......Page 16 Topology......Page 17 Zero-Sum Games......Page 18 Introduction......Page 19 List of Advisors and Contributors......Page 21 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 22 A Brief History of Discovery and Development......Page 23 SPORTS AND FITNESS ADDITION......Page 25 FINANCIAL ADDITION......Page 26 POKER, PROBABILITY, AND OTHER USES OF ADDITION......Page 27 USING ADDITION TO PREDICT AND ENTERTAIN......Page 28 Potential Applications......Page 29 Where to Learn More......Page 30 Fundamental Mathematical Concepts and Terms......Page 31 A Brief History of Discovery and Development......Page 34 PERSONAL FINANCES......Page 35 COLLEGE FOOTBALL......Page 36 UPC BARCODES......Page 37 FLYING AN AIRPLANE......Page 38 SKYDIVING......Page 39 CRASH TESTS......Page 40 BUILDING SKYSCRAPERS......Page 41 BUYING LIGHT BULBS......Page 42 ART......Page 43 FINGERPRINT SCANNERS......Page 44 TELEPORTATION......Page 45 Where to Learn More......Page 46 A Brief History of Discovery and Development......Page 48 CREDIT CARD FRAUD DETECTION......Page 49 ENCRYPTION AND ENCRYPTION DEVICES......Page 50 INTERNET DATA... Leer más…

George Watson; Illustrated By Alan Anthony

This unique resource provides 190 high-interest, ready-to-use activities to help students master basic math skills— including whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, money concepts, geometry and measurement, charts and graphs, and pre-algebra— for use with students of varying ability levels. All activities are classroom-tested and presented in a variety of entertaining formats, such as puzzles, crosswords, matching, word/number searches, number substitutions, and more. Plus, many activities include "Quick Access Information" flags providing helpful information on key concepts. Leer más…

David Wells, David G. Wells

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Jessika Sobanski

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Terry H. Stickels

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Mark Zegarelli

When you have the right math teacher, learning math can be painless and even fun! Let Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies teach you how to overcome your fear of math and approach the subject correctly and directly. A lot of the topics that probably inspired fear before will seem simple when you realize that you can solve math problems, from basic addition to algebraic equations. Lots of students feel they got lost somewhere between learning to count to ten and their first day in an algebra class, but help is here! Begin with basic topics like interpreting patterns, navigating the number line, rounding numbers, and estimating answers. You will learn and review the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Do remainders make you nervous? You'll find an easy and painless way to understand long division. Discover how to apply the commutative, associative, and distributive properties, and finally understand basic geometry and algebra. Find out how to: Properly use negative numbers, units, inequalities, exponents, square roots, and absolute value Round numbers and estimate answers Solve problems with fractions, decimals, and percentages Navigate basic geometry Complete algebraic expressions and equations Understand statistics and sets Uncover the mystery of FOILing Answer sample questions and check your answers Complete with lists of ten alternative numeral and number systems, ten curious types of numbers, and ten geometric solids to cut and... Leer más…

Clifford Alan Pickover

Math’s infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to the best-selling The Science Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, it covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect. Each topic gets a lavishly illustrated spread with stunning color art, along with formulas and concepts, fascinating facts about scientists’ lives, and real-world applications of the theorems. Leer más…

Meg Clemens, Sean Clemens, Glenn Clemens

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Steven H. Strogatz

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Casey Gonzalez

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Dominic O'brien

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Arthur T. Benjamin

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Tori Large, Kirsteen Rogers, Adam Constantine

A great resource to look up to remind yourself of the concepts of math. Hope it helps! Leer más…

Richard J. Brown (Ed.)

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Dorling Kindersley Limited

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