Homework Helpers: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra will help build a solid mathematical foundation and enable students to gain the confidence they need to continue their education in mathematics.

Table of Contents

• Preface: Welcome to Homework Helpers Basic Math and Pre-Algebra!
• Chapter 1: Numbers
• Lesson 1-1: Symbols Used
• Lesson 1-2: Addition
• Lesson 1-3: Subtraction
• Lesson 1-4: Multiplication
• Lesson 1-5: Properties of 0 and 1
• Lesson 1-6: Division
• Lesson 1-7: Prime Numbers and Factoring
• Lesson 1-8: Order of Operations
• Lesson 1-9: Variables and the Distributive Property
• Chapter 2: Integers
• Lesson 2-1: The Number Line and Absolute Value
• Lesson 2-2: Adding Integers
• Lesson 2-3: Subtracting Integers
• Lesson 2-4: Multiplying Integers
• Lesson 2-5: Dividing Integers
• Lesson 2-6: Integers and the Distributive Property
• Chapter 3: Operations With Fractions
• Lesson 3-1: Multiplying Fractions
• Lesson 3-2: Simplifying Fractions
• Lesson 3-3: Dividing Fractions
• Lesson 3-4: Adding Fractions
• Lesson 3-5: Subtracting Fractions
• Lesson 3-6: Fractions and the Distributive Property
• Chapter 4: Exponents
• Lesson 4-1: Positive Integer Powers
• Lesson 4-2: Rules for Exponents
• Lesson 4-3: Negative Integer Powers
• Lesson 4-4: When the Power Is Zero
• Lesson 4-5: Powers of Quotients and Products
• Lesson 4-6: Square Roots and Irrational Numbers
• Chapter 5: Decimals
• Lesson 5-1: The Decimal System
• Lesson 5-2: Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers
• Lesson 5-3: Multiplying Decimal Numbers
• Lesson 5-4: Dividing Decimal Numbers
• Lesson 5-5: Rounding and Estimating
• Lesson 5-6: Comparing Decimals and Fractions
• Chapter 6: Expressions and Equations
• Lesson 6-1: Evaluating Expressions
• Lesson 6-2: Equations
• Lesson 6-3: Equality
• Lesson 6-4: Algebraic Properties of Equality
• Lesson 6-5: Solving Linear Equations in 1 Step
• Lesson 6-6: Solving Linear Equations in 2 Steps
• Chapter 7: Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
• Lesson 7-1: Ratios and Unit Rates
• Lesson 7-2: Proportions
• Lesson 7-3: Proportions and Percents
• Lesson 7-4: Percents and Equations
• Lesson 7-5: Percent Change
• Lesson 7-6: Mark-up and Discount
• Chapter 8: Inequalities and Graphs
• Lesson 8-1: Inequalities
• Lesson 8-2: Properties of Inequalities
• Lesson 8-3: Solving Inequalities in 1 Step
• Lesson 8-4: Solving Inequalities in 2 Steps
• Lesson 8-5: Graphing Inequalities Using the Number Line
• Chapter 9: Linear Functions and Graphs
• Lesson 9-1: Relations and Functions
• Lesson 9-2: Linear Functions and Equations
• Lesson 9-3: The Cartesian Coordinate System
• Lesson 9-4: Slope and Intercepts
• Lesson 9-5: Graphing Linear Equations
• Chapter 10: Algebra and Geometry
• Lesson 10-1: Polygons
• Lesson 10-2: Midpoint
• Lesson 10-3: Perimeter
• Lesson 10-4: Right Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
• Lesson 10-5: Special Right Triangles
• Lesson 10-6: The Distance Formula
• Lesson 10-7: Area
• Lesson 10-8: Circles
• Chapter 11: Monomials and Polynomials
• Lesson 11-1: Adding and Subtracting Monomials
• Lesson 11-2: Multiplying and Dividing Monomials
• Lesson 11-3: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
• Lesson 11-4: Multiplying Polynomials
• Chapter 12: Applications
• Lesson 12-1: How to Approach Word Problems
• Lesson 12-2: Finding Integers
• Lesson 12-3: Rate Problems
• Lesson 12-4: Money Problems
• Lesson 12-5: Spatial Problems
• Final Exam
• Solutions
• About the Author