Algebra for Dummies by Mary Jane Sterling

Algebra for Dummies (original 2010; edition 2001)

by Mary Jane Sterling (Author)

Series: for Dummies Education, for Dummies Math and Science, for Dummies Math (Algebra)

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Mathematics. Nonfiction. HTML: 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 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. .… (more)

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Title:	Algebra for Dummies
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Info:	For Dummies (2001), Edition: 1, 384 pages
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Algebra I for Dummies by Mary Jane Sterling (2010)

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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 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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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 interesting 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.

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Mathematics. Nonfiction. HTML:

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 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.

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The Pain Free way to ace Algebra I

Does the word polynomial make your hair stand on end? Let this friendly guide show you the easy way to tackle algebra. You'll get plain-0English explanations of the basics - and the tougher stuff - in terms you can understand.
Whether you want to brush upon your math skills or help your children with their homework, this book gives you power - to the nth degree.

It's all about numbers - get the lowdown on numbers - rational and irrational, integers, and positive and negative.

Factor the fun - discover the easy way to figure out working with prime numbers, factoring, and distributing.

Don't hate, equate! - get a handle on the most common equations you'll encounter in algebra, from basic linear problems to the quadratic formula and everything in between.

Resolve to solve - learn how to solve linear and quadratic equations, keep equations balanced, and check your work.

Put it to use - find out how to apply algebra to tackle measurements, formulas, story problems and graphs

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