E-book
Algebra I for dummies [electronic resource] / by Mary Jane Sterling.
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: 9780470636046 (electronic bk.)
- ISBN: 0470636041 (electronic bk.)
- ISBN: 9780470636053 (electronic bk.)
- ISBN: 047063605X (electronic bk.)
- Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 368 p.) : ill.
- Edition: 2nd ed.
- Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub., c2010.
Content descriptions
| 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. |
| Source of Description Note: | Description based on print version record. |
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| Subject: | Algebra. MATHEMATICS > Algebra > Intermediate. |
| Genre: | Electronic books. |
