Algebra I Workbook For Dummies

Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 3
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty on Basic Operations 5
Chapter 1: Deciphering Signs in Numbers 7
Chapter 2: Incorporating Algebraic Properties 17
Chapter 3: Making Fractions and Decimals Behave 25
Chapter 4: Exploring Exponents 45
Chapter 5: Taming Rampaging Radicals 55
Chapter 6: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 67

Part 2: Changing the Format of Expressions 77
Chapter 7: Specializing in Multiplication Matters 79
Chapter 8: Dividing the Long Way to Simplify Algebraic Expressions 91
Chapter 9: Figuring on Factoring 103
Chapter 11: Factoring Trinomials and Special Polynomials 117

Part 3: Seek and Ye Shall Find Solutions 131
Chapter 12: Lining Up Linear Equations 133
Chapter 13: Muscling Up to Quadratic Equations 151
Chapter 14: Yielding to Higher Powers 167
Chapter 15: Reeling in Radical and Absolute Value Equations 179
Chapter 16: Getting Even with Inequalities 189

Part 4: Solving Story Problems and Sketching Graphs 203
Chapter 17: Facing Up to Formulas 205
Chapter 18: Making Formulas Work in Basic Story Problems 219
Chapter 19: Relating Values in Story Problems 233
Chapter 20: Measuring Up with Quality and Quantity Story Problems 243
Chapter 21: Getting a Handle on Graphing 255

Part 5: The Part of Tens 283
Chapter 22: Ten Common Errors That Get Noticed 285
Chapter 23: Ten Quick Tips to Make Algebra a Breeze 291

Index 295