ISBN: 9780470559642

Edition: Second edition.

Description: xiv, 368 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Other Title:

• Algebra 1 for dummies
• Algebra one for dummies

Notes: Includes index.

Contents:

• 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.

LCCN: 2010920659

Control Number: 695966

Series:

• --For dummies
• --For dummies.

Subjects: Algebra.