Algebra I Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice

4 ed
ISBN: 978-1-394-45374-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Online Application, Format (B × H): 204 mm x 255 mm, Gewicht: 692 g

Get comfortable with algebra through hundreds of practice problems

Algebra is one of those subjects that clicks with practice. Algebra I Workbook For Dummies, 4th Edition with online practice gives you hundreds of problems covering variables, polynomials, absolute value, linear equations, quadratic equations, and more. This workbook tracks to a typical high school algebra class, so you can buildconfidence one problem at a time.

Work through explanations and examples that mirror how algebra is taught today, with fresh equations and relevant references you'll relate to. Tackle step-by-step problems across every major topic, then check your understanding with online quizzes for every chapter. You'll get the repetition you need to make algebra stick, whether you're prepping for class, a test, or just brushing up on your skills.

Inside:

- Practice quadratic equations, polynomials, functions, and other core algebra topics thoroughly at your own pace
- Find online quizzes for every chapter to test what you've learned and easily track your progress
- Build strong problem-solving skills with step-by-step examples that walk you through each concept clearly
- Explore practical exercises that have been updated to reflect current teaching methods and real-world applications
- Master variables, absolute value, and linear equations through repeated hands-on practice and focused review

Whether you're a high school or college student tackling algebra for the first time, a caregiver helping with homework, or an adult learner refreshing your math skills, this For Dummies workbook has you covered. Grab a pencil and get started!

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sterling, Mary Jane

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Algebra

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 3
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 4

PART 1: GETTING DOWN TO THE NITTY-GRITTY ON BASIC OPERATIONS 5
CHAPTER 1: Deciphering Signs in Numbers 7
CHAPTER 2: Incorporating Algebraic Properties 17
CHAPTER 3: Making Fractions and Decimals Behave 25
CHAPTER 4: Exploring Exponents 45
CHAPTER 5: Taming Rampaging Radicals 55
CHAPTER 6: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 67

PART 2: CHANGING THE FORMAT OF EXPRESSIONS 77
CHAPTER 7: Specializing in Multiplication Matters 79
CHAPTER 8: Dividing the Long Way to Simplify Algebraic Expressions 91
CHAPTER 9: Figuring on Factoring 103
CHAPTER 10: Taking the Bite Out of Binomial Factoring 111
CHAPTER 11: Factoring Trinomials and Special Polynomials 117

PART 3: SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND. SOLUTIONS 133
CHAPTER 12: Lining Up Linear Equations 135
CHAPTER 13: Muscling Up to Quadratic Equations 153
CHAPTER 14: Yielding to Higher Powers 169
CHAPTER 15: Reeling in Radical and Absolute Value Equations 181
CHAPTER 16: Getting Even with Inequalities 191

PART 4: SOLVING STORY PROBLEMS AND SKETCHING GRAPHS 207
CHAPTER 17: Facing Up to Formulas 209
CHAPTER 18: Making Formulas Work in Basic Story Problems 225
CHAPTER 19: Relating Values in Story Problems 239
CHAPTER 20: Measuring Up with Quality and Quantity Story Problems 249
CHAPTER 21: Getting a Handle on Graphing 261

PART 5: THE PART OF TENS 289
CHAPTER 22: Ten Common Errors That Get Noticed 291
CHAPTER 23: Ten Quick Tips to Make Algebra a Breeze 297

INDEX 303

Über Autor(innen)

Mary Jane Sterling was a math teacher and college professor for more than 4 decades. While at Bradley University for 35 years, she taught algebra, calculus, geometry, and more. She is the author of numerous For Dummies math titles and continues to provide math experiences for students of all ages—from pre-school to senior citizens!