Algebra I Essentials For Dummies - Softcover

Sterling, Mary Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470618345 ISBN 13: 9780470618349

Publisher: John Wiley &Sons, 2010

Synopsis

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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Title Algebra I For Dummies Algebra I Workbook For Dummies 1001 Algebra I Practice Problems For Dummies Algebra I Essentials For Dummies   Guide Type Tutorial Workbook Practice Problems Review   Audience Level Beginner to Intermediate Beginner to Intermediate All Levels All Levels   Pages 384 312 456 192   List Price $19.99 $19.99 $22.99 $9.99   Author(s) Sterling Sterling Sterling Sterling   Publication Date May 2010 August 2011 May 2013 May 2010   Imprint For Dummies For Dummies For Dummies For Dummies   Edition 2 2 1 1   ISBN 0470559640 1118049225 1118446712 0470618345   Kindle book B003NE61F8 B005D7EUJC B00CBJW46Q B003KN3M8Q   Brief Description Covers all topics in a typical Algebra I course. Includes example problems. First step to understand topic or for review. Contains minimal review of Algebra I concepts and hundreds of sample problems. Companion to Algebra I For Dummies. 1,001 problems with detailed answers, organized by concept. Hands-on practice to build confidence and reinforce understanding. Concise coverage & examples of key concepts. No practice problems. Use as a refresher or for review.

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Just the critical concepts you need for cramming, homework help, and reference

Whether you're cramming, you're studying new material, or you just need a refresher, this compact guide gives you a concise, easy-to-follow review of the most important concepts covered in a typical Algebra I course. Free of review and ramp-up materials, it lets you skip right to the parts where you need the most help. It's that easy!

• Set the scene — get the lowdown on everything you'll encounter in algebra, from words andsymbols to decimals and fractions

• Plant your roots (and exponents) — find out how powers and roots factor into algebra problems

• Play by the rules — follow alongside easy-to-grasp explanations to solve linear, quadratic, and cubic equations

• Get a grip on graphing — learn how to graph a line, incorporate intercepts, and compute slopes

• Tell a story — discover how to use algebra to solve everyday problems, from making sense of financial investments to calculating distance formulas

Open the book and find:

• Quick, focused lessons on key topics

• The basic rules of algebra

• How to change decimals tofractions (and vice versa)

• Guidance on getting numbers and variables to cooperate

• Tips for facing the factoring method

• When to use FOIL

• How to work with inequalities

• Sample equations for you to test your skills

• Warning signs of algebraic pitfalls

Learn to:

• Exactly what you need to know to ace Algebra I

• The "must-know" formulas and equations

• Concise coverage of key topics

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley &Sons
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470618345
• ISBN 13: 9780470618349
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192