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Algebra I Workbook For Dummies
Mary Jane Sterling (Author)
9781119348955, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 5 May 2017
320 pages
25.2 x 20.1 x 1.8 cm, 0.499 kg
The grade-saving Algebra I companion, with hundreds of additional practice problems online Algebra I Workbook For Dummies is 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. This new third edition includes access to an online test bank, where you'll find bonus chapter quizzes to help you test your understanding and pinpoint areas in need of review. Whether you're preparing for an exam or seeking a start-to-finish study aid, this workbook is your ticket to acing algebra. Algebra I is a fundamentally important class. What you learn here will follow you throughout Algebra II, Trigonometry, Calculus, and beyond, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and more. Practice really does make perfect—and this guide provides plenty of it. Study, practice, and score high!
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty on Basic Operations 5 Part 2: Changing the Format of Expressions 77 Part 3: Seek and Ye Shall Find Solutions 131 Part 4: Solving Story Problems and Sketching Graphs 203 Part 5: The Part of Tens 283 Index 295
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 3
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 4
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
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
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
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
Chapter 22: Ten Common Errors That Get Noticed 285
Chapter 23: Ten Quick Tips to Make Algebra a Breeze 291
Subject Areas: Mathematics [PB]
