Algebra I Essentials For Dummies

by Sterling, Mary Jane

• ISBN13: 9780470618349
• ISBN10: 0470618345
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-17
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

With its use of multiple variables, functions, and formulas algebra can be confusing and overwhelming to learn and easy to forget. Perfect for students who need to review or reference critical concepts, Algebra I Essentials For Dummies provides content focused on key topics only, with discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical Algebra I course, from functions and FOILs to quadratic and linear equations. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical algebra concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.The Essentials For Dummies Series Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.

Author Biography

Mary Jane Sterling is professor ofmathematics at Bradley University.She is the author of many booksincluding Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition and Algebra Workbook For Dummies.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Setting the Scene for Actions in Algebra

Examining Powers and Roots

Ordering and Distributing: The Business of Algebra

Factoring in the First and Second Degrees

Broadening the Factoring Horizon

Solving Linear Equations

Tackling Second-Degree Quadratic Equations

Expanding the Equation Horizon

Reconciling Inequalities

Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities

Making Algebra Tell a Story

Putting Geometry into Story Problems

Grappling with Graphing

Ten Warning Signs of Algebraic Pitfalls

Index

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