Algebra I Essentials for Dummies

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    • Sterling, Mary Jane

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Algebra I Essentials for Dummies

by Mary Jane Sterling

(--For dummies, . Making everything easier!)

Wiley, c2010

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With its use of multiple variables, functions, and formulas algebracan be confusing and overwhelming to learn and easy to forget.Perfect for students who need to review or reference criticalconcepts, Algebra I Essentials For Dummies provides contentfocused on key topics only, with discrete explanations of criticalconcepts taught in a typical Algebra I course, from functions andFOILs to quadratic and linear equations. This guide is also aperfect reference for parents who need to review critical algebraconcepts as they help students with homework assignments, as wellas for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just needa refresher of the core concepts. The Essentials For Dummies Series Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials ForDummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing tostudy new material, or who just need a refresher can have aconcise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entirecourse by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. Fromalgebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authorsfocus on the skills students most need to succeed in asubject.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Chapter 1: Setting the Scene for Actions in Algebra. Chapter 2: Examining Powers and Roots. Chapter 3: Ordering and Distributing: The Business ofAlgebra. Chapter 4: Factoring in the First and Second Degrees. Chapter 5: Broadening the Factoring Horizon. Chapter 6: Solving Linear Equations. Chapter 7: Tackling Second-Degree Quadratic Equations. Chapter 8: Expanding the Equation Horizon. Chapter 9: Reconciling Inequalities. Chapter 10: Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities. Chapter 11: Making Algebra Tell a Story. Chapter 12: Putting Geometry into Story Problems. Chapter 13: Grappling with Graphing. Chapter 14: Ten Warning Signs of Algebraic Pitfalls. Index.

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  • NCID
    BB02094877
  • ISBN
    • 9780470618349
  • LCCN
    2010922563
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Hoboken, NJ
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 173 p
  • Size
    22 cm
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