For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun activity. New in this edition are painless approaches to understanding and graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear inequalities, and graphing quadratic equations. Barron’s popular Painless Series of study guides for middle school and high school students offer a lighthearted, often humorous approach to their subjects, transforming details that might once have seemed boring or difficult into a series of interesting and mentally challenging ideas. Most titles in the series feature many fun-to-solve “Brain Tickler” problems with answers at the end of each chapter.

Whether you’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron’s Painless Algebra provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format. An essential resource for: Virtual Learning Homeschool Learning pods Supplementing classes/in-person learning Inside you’ll find: Comprehensive coverage of algebra, including solving equations and inequalities, graphing, roots, radicals, and much more Diagrams, charts, and instructive math illustrations Painless tips and common pitfalls Math talk boxes that translate complex “math speak” into easy-to-understand language Brain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progress

Whether you’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron’s Painless Statistics provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format. An essential resource for: Virtual learning Homeschool Learning pods Supplementing classes/in-person learning Inside you’ll find: Clear examples for all topics, including data and distributions, basic probability, confidence intervals, bivariate statistics, and much more Diagrams, charts, and instructive math illustrations Painless tips, common pitfalls, and informative sidebars Math talk boxes that translate complex “math speak” into easy-to-understand language Brain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progress

Whether you’re a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barron’s Painless Calculus provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format. An essential resource for: Virtual Learning Homeschool Learning pods Supplementing classes/in-person learning Inside you’ll find: Examples of all topics, including limits and continuity, derivatives, curve sketching, definite integrals, and much more Diagrams, charts, and instructive math illustrations Painless tips and common pitfalls Math talk boxes that translate complex “math speak” into easy-to-understand language Brain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progress

Barron's makes learning Chemistry fun and PAINLESS! Learning at home is now the new normal. Need a quick and painless refresher? Barron’s Painless books make learning easier while you balance home and school. Painless Chemistry provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes: Complex topics broken down with examples and illustrations, including atomic theory, chemical bonding, the structure of molecules, and more The Periodic Table of Elements and how it offers the key to understanding Chemistry Painless tips, instructive tables,“Brain Tickler” quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.

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Discusses strategies for solving math problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percentages, statistics, probability, geometry, and algebraic equations, and offers practice problems and Internet ideas.