Algebra I for Dummies
by Mary Jane Sterling
for Dummies Education, for Dummies Math (Algebra), for Dummies Math and Science, for Dummies
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Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition was previously published as Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition. While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Factor fearlessly, conquer the quadratic formula, and solve linear equations There's no doubt that algebra can be easy to some while extremely challenging to others. If you're vexed by variables, Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition show more provides the plain-English, easy-to-follow guidance you need to get the right solution every time! Now with 25% new and revised content, this easy-to-understand reference not only explains algebra in terms you can understand, but it also gives you the necessary tools to solve complex problems with confidence. You'll understand how to factor fearlessly, conquer the quadratic formula, and solve linear equations. - Includes revised and updated examples and practice problems - Provides explanations and practical examples that mirror today's teaching methods - Other titles by Sterling: Algebra II For Dummies and Algebra Workbook For Dummies Whether you're currently enrolled in a high school or college algebra course or are just looking to brush-up your skills, Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you friendly and comprehensible guidance on this often difficult-to-grasp subject. show lessTags
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About The Author
Dedication
Author's Acknowledgements
Contents At A Glance
Introduction
Part 1: Starting Off With The Basics
1. Assembling Your Tools
2. Assigning Signs: Positive And Negative Numbers
3. Figuring Out Fractions And Dealing With Decimals
4. Exploring Exponents And Raising Radicals
5. Doing Operations In Order And Checking Your Answers
6. Prepping For Operations
Part 2: Figuring Out Factoring
7. Working With Numbers In Their Prime
8. Sharing The Fun: Distributing
9. Factoring In The First Degree
10. Getting The Second Degree
11. Factoring Special Cases
Part 3: Working Equations
12. Lining Up For Linear Equations
13. Solving Linear Equations
14. Taking A Crack At Quadratic Equations
15. Distinguishing Equations With Distinctive Powers
16. Fixing show more Inequalities
Part 4: Applying Algebra
17. Making Formulas Behave
18. Sorting Out Story Problems
19. Going Visual: Graphing
Part 5: The Part Of Tens
20. The Ten Most Common Errors
21. Ten Ways To Factor A Polynomial
22. Ten Divisibility Rules
23. Ten Tips For Dealing With Story Problems
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About The Author
Dedication
Author's Acknowledgements
Contents At A Glance
Introduction
Part 1: Starting Off With The Basics
1. Assembling Your Tools
2. Assigning Signs: Positive And Negative Numbers
3. Figuring Out Fractions And Dealing With Decimals
4. Exploring Exponents And Raising Radicals
5. Doing Operations In Order And Checking Your Answers
6. Prepping For Operations
Part 2: Figuring Out Factoring
7. Working With Numbers In Their Prime
8. Sharing The Fun: Distributing
9. Factoring In The First Degree
10. Getting The Second Degree
11. Factoring Special Cases
Part 3: Working Equations
12. Lining Up For Linear Equations
13. Solving Linear Equations
14. Taking A Crack At Quadratic Equations
15. Distinguishing Equations With Distinctive Powers
16. Fixing show more Inequalities
Part 4: Applying Algebra
17. Making Formulas Behave
18. Sorting Out Story Problems
19. Going Visual: Graphing
Part 5: The Part Of Tens
20. The Ten Most Common Errors
21. Ten Ways To Factor A Polynomial
22. Ten Divisibility Rules
23. Ten Tips For Dealing With Story Problems
Glossary
Index show less
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Mary Jane Sterling is the author of Algebra I For Dummies, Algebra Workbook For Dummies, Algebra II For Dummies, Algebra II Workbook For Dummies, and oodles of other Dummies titles. She was a Professor of Mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 30 years.
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- Canonical title
- Algebra for Dummies; Algebra I for Dummies
- Original title
- Algebra I for Dummies
- Original publication date
- 2010
- Dedication
- I dedicate this book to my husband, Ted, and my three children - Jon, Jim and Jane - for their love, support, and contributions. They constantly either come up with suggestions for my writing or get themselves into interestin... (show all)g situations that I can write about. I also dedicate the book to two teachers, Catherine Kay and Alba Biagini, who are responsible for the professions path I've taken. And, finally, I dedicate th book to my nephew, Timothy, for his continuing demonstrations of courage and faith.
- First words
- Let me introduce you to Algebra.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The quadratic formula is the standard fallback - the surefire way of solving the equation for their solutions - whether the answers are real numbers or complex.
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- Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 512 — Natural sciences & mathematics Mathematics Algebra
- LCC
- QA155 .S74 — Science Mathematics Mathematics Algebra
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