Book excerpt: Get the knowledge and skills you need to solve math problems with confidence!This book won’t overwhelm you with endless drills. Instead, it offers an original, step-by-step approach to learning math. The book will first introduce you to essential math concepts—allowing you to grasp the subject almost immediately. You will gradually progress to more challenging skills. Along the way, you will learn how to solve practical problems using clear, step-by-step instructions. Exercises for each section, with detailed, worked-out solutions, let you check your progress. In no time at all, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills you need to solve math problems with confidence!Features•A unique building-block approach to mastering math•Down-to-earth explanations of important rules and concepts•Sample problems that are carefully explained—step by step•Exercises that will allow you to practice what you’ve learned and measure your progress•Insights on how to avoid common mistakes