Algebra I workbook for dummies
By: by Mary Jane Sterling
Edition: 3rd edition with online practice.
Series: For dummies; --For dummies
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9781119348955; 9781119387084
Subjects: Algebra
Description: Your solution to the Algebra brain-block. With hundreds of practice and example problems mapped to the typical high school Algebra class, you'll crack the code in no time! Each problem includes a full explanation so you can see where you went wrong -- or right -- every step of the way. From fractions to FOIL and everything in between, this guide will help you grasp the fundamental concepts you'll use in every other math class you'll ever take.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Getting down to the nitty-gritty on basic operations. Deciphering signs in numbers ; Incorporating algebraic properties ; Making fractions and decimals behave ; Exploring exponents ; Taming rampaging radicals ; Simplifying algebraic expressions; title: Changing the format of expressions. Specializing in multiplication matters ; Dividing the long way to simplify algebraic expressions ; Figuring on factoring ; Taking the bite out of binomial factoring ; Factoring trinomials and special polynomials; title: Seek and ye shall find solutions. Lining up linear equations ; Muscling up to quadratic equations ; Yielding to higher powers ; Reeling in radical and absolute value equations ; Getting even with inequalities; title: Solving story problems and sketching graphs. Facing up to formulas ; Making formulas work in basic story problems ; Relating values in story problems ; Measuring up with quality and quantity story problems ; Getting a handle on graphing; title: The part of tens. Ten common errors that get noticed ; Ten quick tips to make algebra a breeze.