Algebra I For Dummies, 2E - Softcover

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Mary Jane Sterling has been teaching algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 30 years. She is the author of Algebra Workbook For Dummies, Algebra II For Dummies, and Algebra II Workbook For Dummies.

Mary Jane Sterling has been teaching algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 30 years. She is the author ofAlgebra Workbook For Dummies, Algebra II For Dummies, and Algebra II Workbook For Dummies.

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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-English explanations of the basics and the tougher stuff in terms you can understand. Whether you want to brush up on 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 in 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

Open the book and find:

• Plain-English explanations of "algebra speak"

• How to figure out fractions and deal with decimals

• Guidance on working with exponents and radicals

• The rules of divisibility

• The standard quadratic expression

• When to use FOIL and unFOIL

• Special cases for factoring

• The ground rules for solving equations

• How to put the Pythagorean theorem to work

Learn to:

• Understand algebra

• Solve complex problems

• Find the solution every time

• Increase your understanding of how algebra works