Algebra Essentials Practice Workbook with Answers: Linear and Quadratic Equations, Cross Multiplying, and Systems of Equations : Improve Your Math Fluency Series

by Mcmullen, Chris, Ph.d.

• ISBN13: 9781453661383
• ISBN10: 1453661387
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-12
• Publisher: Ingram Book Co
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Summary

This Algebra Essentials Practice Workbook with Answers provides ample practice for developing fluency in very fundamental algebra skills - in particular, how to solve standard equations for one or more unknowns. These algebra 1 practice exercises are relevant for students of all levels - from grade 7 thru college algebra. With no pictures, this workbook is geared strictly toward learning the material and developing fluency through practice. This workbook is conveniently divided up into seven chapters so that students can focus on one algebraic method at a time. Skills include solving linear equations with a single unknown (with a separate chapter dedicated toward fractional coefficients), factoring quadratic equations, using the quadratic formula, cross multiplying, and solving systems of linear equations. Not intended to serve as a comprehensive review of algebra, this workbook is instead geared toward the most essential algebra skills. Each section begins with a few pages of instructions for how to solve the equations followed by a few examples. These examples should serve as a useful guide until students are able to solve the problems independently. Answers to exercises are tabulated at the back of the book. This helps students develop confidence and ensures that students practice correct techniques, rather than practice making mistakes. The copyright notice permits parents/teachers who purchase one copy or borrow one copy from a library to make photocopies for their own children/students only. This is very convenient for parents/teachers who have multiple children/students or if a child/student needs additional practice. An introduction describes how parents and teachers can help students make the most of this workbook. Students are encouraged to time and score each page. In this way, they can try to have fun improving on their records, which can help lend them confidence in their math skills.