Algebra I For Dummies
2nd Edition
Published on 18. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-470-55964-2 (ISBN)
Description
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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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
508 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-55964-2 (9780470559642)
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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.
Content
Introduction 1 Part I: Starting Off with the Basics 7 Chapter 1: Assembling Your Tools 9 Chapter 2: Assigning Signs: Positive and Negative Numbers 19 Chapter 3: Figuring Out Fractions and Dealing with Decimals 35 Chapter 4: Exploring Exponents and Raising Radicals 55 Chapter 5: Doing Operations in Order and Checking Your Answers 73 Part II: Figuring Out Factoring 91 Chapter 6: Working with Numbers in Their Prime 93 Chapter 7: Sharing the Fun: Distribution 107 Chapter 8: Getting to First Base with Factoring 127 Chapter 9: Getting the Second Degree 139 Chapter 10: Factoring Special Cases 157 Part III: Working Equations 169 Chapter 11: Establishing Ground Rules for Solving Equations 171 Chapter 12: Solving Linear Equations 183 Chapter 13: Taking a Crack at Quadratic Equations 203 Chapter 14: Distinguishing Equations with Distinctive Powers 223 Chapter 15: Rectifying Inequalities 243 Part IV: Applying Algebra 263 Chapter 16: Taking Measure with Formulas 265 Chapter 17: Formulating for Profi t and Pleasure 281 Chapter 18: Sorting Out Story Problems 291 Chapter 19: Going Visual: Graphing 311 Chapter 20: Lining Up Graphs of Lines 327 Part V: The Part of Tens 345 Chapter 21: The Ten Best Ways to Avoid Pitfalls 347 Chapter 22: The Ten Most Famous Equations 353 Index 357