Homework Helpers: Algebra
Published on 12. September 2025
258 pages
978-1-60163-657-7 (ISBN)
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Homework Helpers: Algebra is a straightforward and easy-to-read review of arithmetic skills emphasizes the role that arithmetic plays in the development of algebra covering all of the topics in a typical Algebra I class, including:Solving linear equalities and inequalitiesSolving systems of linear equationsFactoring polynomialsGraphing functionsWorking with rational functionsSolving quadratic equationsUnderstanding word problemsHomework Helpers: Algebra will help build a solid mathematical foundation and enable students to gain the confidence they need to study Algebra II. This book also contains a summary of important formulas for easy reference.
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Denise Szecsei earned BS degrees in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the University of Redlands. She served four years as a technical instructor in the US Navy before she went on to receive her doctorate degree in Mathematics from the Florida State University. She has been teaching since 1985 and is currently teaching Mathematics at Stetson University. She is the author of Homework Helpers: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra, Calculus, and Trigonometry.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Numbers
- Lesson 1-1: Types of Numbers
- Lesson 1-2: Operations and Symbols
- Lesson 1-3: Properties of Real Numbers
- Lesson 1-4: Properties of Zero and One
- Lesson 1-5: Absolute Value
- Lesson 1-6: Manipulating Rational Numbers
- Lesson 1-7: The Order of Operations
- Lesson 1-8: The Distributive Property
- Lesson 1-9: Evaluating Expressions
- Chapter 2: Exponents
- Lesson 2-1: Positive Integer Powers
- Lesson 2-2: Rules for Exponents
- Lesson 2-3: Negative Integer Powers
- Lesson 2-4: Zero as an Exponent
- Lesson 2-5: Powers of Quotients and Products
- Lesson 2-6: Scientific Notation
- Chapter 3: Equations and Equality
- Lesson 3-1: Equations
- Lesson 3-2: Equality
- Lesson 3-3: Algebraic Properties of Equality
- Lesson 3-4: Solving Linear Equations in One Step
- Lesson 3-5: Solving Linear Equations Using Several Steps
- Lesson 3-6: Equations Involving Absolute Valu
- Chapter 4: Inequalities and Graphs
- Lesson 4-1: Properties of Inequalities
- Lesson 4-2: Solving Inequalities in One Step
- Lesson 4-3: Solving Inequalities Using Several Steps
- Lesson 4-4: Graphing Inequalities Using the Number Line
- Lesson 4-5: Graphing Compound Inequalities
- Lesson 4-6: Inequalities and Absolute Value
- Chapter 5: Relations, Functions, and Graphs
- Lesson 5-1: Relations
- Lesson 5-2: Functions
- Lesson 5-3: Formulas
- Lesson 5-4: Tables
- Lesson 5-5: The Cartesian Coordinate System
- Lesson 5-6: Graphs of Functions and Relations
- Chapter 6: Linear Equations
- Lesson 6-1: Linear Functions and Calculating Slopes
- Lesson 6-2: Intercepts
- Lesson 6-3: Point-Slope Form
- Lesson 6-4: Slope-Intercept Form
- Lesson 6-5: Standard Form
- Lesson 6-6: Horizontal and Vertical Lines
- Lesson 6-7: Graphing Linear Equations
- Chapter 7: Systems of Linear Equations
- Lesson 7-1: The Graphical Method
- Lesson 7-2: The Substitution/Elimination Method
- Lesson 7-3: The Addition/Subtraction Method
- Chapter 8: Monomials and Polynomials
- Lesson 8-1: Terminology
- Lesson 8-2: Adding and Subtracting Monomials
- Lesson 8-3: Multiplying and Dividing Monomials
- Lesson 8-4: Monomials as the Base of an Exponential Expression
- Lesson 8-5: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
- Lesson 8-6: Multiplying Polynomials
- Lesson 8-7: Special Products
- Lesson 8-8: Dividing Polynomials by Monomials
- Lesson 8-9: Factoring Techniques
- Lesson 8-10: Solving Factored Equations
- Chapter 9: Quadratic Equations
- Lesson 9-1: Square Roots
- Lesson 9-2: The Difference Between Two Squares
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- Lesson 9-4: Factoring Quadratic Expressions in General
- Lesson 9-5: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
- Lesson 9-6: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
- Lesson 9-7: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula 206
- Chapter 10: Rational Expressions
- Lesson 10-1: Simplifying Rational Expressions
- Lesson 10-2: Multiplying Rational Expressions
- Lesson 10-3: Dividing Rational Expressions
- Lesson 10-4: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
- Chapter 11: Applications
- Lesson 11-1: How to Approach Word Problems
- Lesson 11-2: Rates and Percentages
- Lesson 11-3: Finding Integers
- Lesson 11-4: Rate, Time, and Distance Problems
- Lesson 11-5: Money Problems
- Lesson 11-6: Mixture Problems
- Final Exam
- Index
- About the Author
