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Algebra I for dummies / by Mary Jane Sterling.

Algebra one for dummies (other title)
Sterling, Mary Jane, (author.).

Summary:

Let this friendly guide show you the easy way to tackle algebra. You'll get plain-English explanations of the basics--and the tougher stuff--in terms you can understand.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780470559642
  • ISBN: 0470559640
  • Physical Description: xiv, 368 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: Second edition.
  • Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010.

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General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Starting off with the basics. Assembling your tools ; Assigning signs : positive and negative numbers ; Figuring out fractions and dealing with decimals ; Exploring exponents and raising radicals ; Doing operations in order and checking your answers -- Figuring out factoring. Working with numbers in their prime ; Sharing the fun : distribution ; Getting to first base with factoring ; Getting the second degree ; Factoring special cases -- Working equations. Establishing ground rules for solving equations ; Solving linear equations ; Taking a crack at quadratic equations ; Distinguishing equations with distinctive powers ; Rectifying inequalities -- Applying algebra. Taking measure with formulas ; Formulating for profit and pleasure ; Sorting out story problems ; Going visual : graphing ; Lining up graphs of lines -- The part of tens. The ten best ways to void pitfalls ; The ten most famous equations.

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Subject: Algebra.
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