Algebra I Essentials for Dummies

Algebra I Essentials For Dummies (9781119590965) was previously published as Algebra I Essentials For Dummies (9780470618349). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

With its use of multiple variables, functions, and formulas algebra can be confusing and overwhelming to learn and easy to forget. Perfect for students who need to review or reference critical concepts, Algebra I Essentials For Dummies provides content focused on key topics only, with discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical Algebra I course, from functions and FOILs to quadratic and linear equations. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical algebra concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.

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Mary Jane Sterling taught algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 30 years. She is the author of Trigonometry For Dummies and Finite Math For Dummies.

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Setting the Scene for Actions in Algebra 5

Chapter 2: Examining Powers and Roots 17

Chapter 3: Ordering and Distributing: The Business of Algebra 25

Chapter 4: Factoring in the First and Second Degrees 33

Chapter 5: Broadening the Factoring Horizon 45

Chapter 6: Solving Linear Equations 57

Chapter 7: Tackling Second-Degree Quadratic Equations 71

Chapter 8: Expanding the Equation Horizon 87

Chapter 9: Reconciling Inequalities 103

Chapter 10: Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities 115

Chapter 11: Making Algebra Tell a Story 121

Chapter 12: Putting Geometry into Story Problems 133

Chapter 13: Grappling with Graphing 143

Chapter 14: Ten Warning Signs of Algebraic Pitfalls 157

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