Elementary Algebra, A First Course in Algebraic Thinking, by Robert H. Prior

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Chapter 0 is entitled "The Foundations of Algebra; A Pre-Algebra Review"

Section 0.1 Properties and Definitions

• The four basic operations
• The Commutative and Associative Properties
• The Identities
• The Zero Product Property

Section 0.2 Exponents and Roots

• Exponents
• Powers of 10
• Perfect Squares
• Square Roots
• Perfect Cubes
• Cube Roots

Section 0.3 The Order of Operations

• Evaluating a Numerical Expression
• Grouping Symbols
• Applying the Order of Operations
• The Distributive Property

Section 0.4 Factors

• Factor Pairs
• Prime Numbers
• Composite Numbers
• Rules of Factors
• Prime Factorization

Section 0.5 Common Factors and Multiples

• The Greatest Common Factor
• The Division Method
• Relatively Prime
• The Least Common Multiple

Section 0.6 Fractions, Multiplying and Dividing

• Vocabulary of Fractions
• Basic Rules of Fractions
• Equivalent Fractions
• Building Up Fractions
• Simplifying Fractions
• Multiplying Fractions
• Reciprocals
• Dividing Fractions

Section 0.7 Fractions, Adding and Subtracting

• Unit Fractions
• Naming Fractions
• Combining Like Fractions
• Finding the Least Common Denominator
• Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
• Combining Whole Numbers and Fractions

Section 0.8 Fractions, Decimals and Percents

• Rewriting Decimals and Fractions
• Terminating Decimals
• Repeating Decimals
• Percent and Percentage
• Writing Decimals and Percents

Chapter 0 Focus Answers

Dividing Whole Numbers