U Can: Algebra I For Dummies (eBook)

Mary Jane Sterling (Autor)

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2015 | 1. Auflage
528 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-119-06390-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Conquer Algebra I with these key lessons, practice problems, and easy-to-follow examples. Algebra can be challenging. But you no longer need to be vexed by variables. With U Can, studying the key concepts from your class just got easier than ever before. Simply open this book to find help on all the topics in your Algebra I class. You'll get clear content review, step-by-step examples, and hundreds of practice problems to help you really understand and retain each concept. Stop feeling intimidated and start getting higher scores in class. All your course topics broken down into individual lessons Step-by-step example problems in every practice section Hundreds of practice problems allow you to put your new skills to work immediately FREE online access to 1,001 MORE Algebra I practice problems

Autor

Mary Jane Sterling taught algebra at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for 35 years.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I Getting Started with Algebra I 5

chapter 1: Assembling Your Tools 7

chapter 2: Deciphering Signs in Expressions 19

chapter 3: Incorporating Algebraic Properties 35

chapter 4: Making Fractions and Decimals Behave 47

chapter 5: Exploring Exponents 77

chapter 6: Taming Rampaging Radicals 89

chapter 7: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 103

Part II Changing the Format of Expressions 121

chapter 8: Working with Numbers in Their Prime 123

chapter 9: Specializing in Multiplication Matters 139

chapter 10: Dividing the Long Way to Simplify Algebraic Expressions 161

chapter 11: Figuring on Factoring 171

chapter 12: Taking the Bite out of Binomial Factoring 185

chapter 13: Factoring Trinomials and Special Polynomials 195

Part III Sleuthing For Solutions of Equations 221

chapter 14: Establishing Ground Rules for Solving Equations 223

chapter 15: Lining Up Linear Equations 237

chapter 16: Muscling Up to Quadratic Equations 265

chapter 17: Yielding to Higher Powers 289

chapter 18: Reeling in Radical and Absolute Value Equations 315

chapter 19: Getting Even with Inequalities 329

Part IV Solving Story Problems and Skething Graphs 349

chapter 20: Facing Up to Formulas 351

chapter 21: Making Formulas Work in Basic Story Problems 377

chapter 22: Relating Values in Story Problems 401

chapter 23: Measuring Up with Quality and Quantity Story Problems 411

chapter 24: Getting a Handle on Graphing 425

chapter 25: Extending the Graphing Horizon 451

Part V The Part of Tens 475

chapter 26: Ten Common Errors That Get Noticed 477

chapter 27: Ten Quick Tips to Make Algebra a Breeze 483

Index 489

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.7.2015
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Algebra
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: Algebra • Mathematics • Mathematik
• ISBN-10: 1-119-06390-6 / 1119063906
• ISBN-13: 978-1-119-06390-2 / 9781119063902