Algebra I Essentials For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Whether you're cramming, you're studying new material, or you just need a refresher, this compact guide gives you a concise, easy-to-follow review of the most important concepts covered in a typical Algebra I course. Free of review and ramp-up materials, it lets you skip right to the parts where you need the most help. It's that easy!

• Set the scene — get the lowdown on everything you'll encounter in algebra, from words andsymbols to decimals and fractions

• Plant your roots (and exponents) — find out how powers and roots factor into algebra problems

• Play by the rules — follow alongside easy-to-grasp explanations to solve linear, quadratic, and cubic equations

• Get a grip on graphing — learn how to graph a line, incorporate intercepts, and compute slopes

• Tell a story — discover how to use algebra to solve everyday problems, from making sense of financial investments to calculating distance formulas

Open the book and find:

• Quick, focused lessons on key topics

• The basic rules of algebra

• How to change decimals tofractions (and vice versa)

• Guidance on getting numbers and variables to cooperate

• Tips for facing the factoring method

• When to use FOIL

• How to work with inequalities

• Sample equations for you to test your skills

• Warning signs of algebraic pitfalls

Learn to:

• Exactly what you need to know to ace Algebra I

• The "must-know" formulas and equations

• Concise coverage of key topics