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" Speed mathematics : "
Bill Handley.
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BL
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1038937
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b793307
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| Main Entry
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Handley, Bill,1943-
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Speed mathematics : : secret skills for quick calculation /\ Bill Handley.
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| Publication Statement
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Hoboken, N.J. :: Wiley,, ©2003.
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xiii, 256 pages ;; 23 cm
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0471467316
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: 9780471467311
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Includes index.
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| Contents
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Multiplication: Part one -- Using a reference number -- Multiplying numbers above and below the reference number -- Checking answers: Part one -- Multiplication: Part two -- Multiplying decimals --Multiplying using two reference numbers -- Addition -- Subtraction -- Squaring numbers -- Short division -- Long division by factors -- Standard long division -- Direct division -- Division by addition -- Checking answers: Part two -- Estimating square roots -- Calculating square roots -- Fun shortcuts -- Adding and subtracting fractions -- Multiplying and dividing fractions -- Direct Multiplication -- Estimating answers -- Using what you have learned -- Afterword -- Appendix A. Frequently asked questions -- Appendix B. Estimating cube roots -- Appendix C. Checks for divisibility -- Appendix D. Why our methods work -- Appendix E. Casting out nines : Why it works -- Appendix F. Squaring feet and inches -- Appendix G. How do you get students to enjoy mathematics? -- Appendix H. Solving problems.
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| Abstract
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Using this book will improve your understanding of math and have you performing like a genius! Speed Mathematics teaches simple methods that will enable you to make lightning calculations in your head--including multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, as well as working with fractions, squaring numbers, and extracting square and cube roots.
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Mental arithmetic.
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Calcul mental.
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Mathematics, Popular works.
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Mathematics-- Experiments.
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Mathematics-- Study and teaching.
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Mathematics.
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Mental arithmetic.
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Mental arithmetic.
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| Dewey Classification
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513/.9
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QA111.H26 2003
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