Algebra I for dummies
By: Mary Jane Sterling
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: --For dummies; --For dummies
Publisher: Wiley Pub., Inc.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780470559642
Subjects: Algebra
Other titles: Algebra one for dummies
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Part I: Starting off with the basics.  Assembling your tools ; Assigning signs : positive and negative numbers ; Figuring out fractions and dealing with decimals ; Exploring exponents and raising radicals ; Doing operations in order and checking your answers; title: Part II: Figuring out factoring.  Working with numbers in their prime ; Sharing the fun : distribution ; Getting to first base with factoring ; Getting the second degree ; Factoring special cases; title: Part III: Working equations.  Establishing ground rules for solving equations ; Solving linear equations ; Taking a crack at quadratic equations ; Distinguishing equations with distinctive powers ; Rectifying inequalities; title: Part IV: Applying algebra.  Taking measure with formulas ; Formulating for profit and pleasure ; Sorting out story problems ; Going visual : graphing ; Lining up graphs of lines; title: Part V: The part of tens.  The ten best ways to void pitfalls ; The ten most famous equations.