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Factor fearlessly, conquer the quadratic formula, and solve linear equations
There′s no doubt that algebra can be easy to some while extremely challenging to others. If you′re vexed by variables, Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides the plain–English, easy–to–follow guidance you need to get the right solution every time!
Now with 25% new and revised content, this easy–to–understand reference not only explains algebra in terms you can understand, but it also gives you the necessary tools to solve complex problems with confidence. You′ll understand how to factor fearlessly, conquer the quadratic formula, and solve linear equations.
- Includes revised and updated examples and practice problems
- Provides explanations and practical examples that mirror today′s teaching methods
- Other titles by Sterling: Algebra II For Dummies and Algebra Workbook For Dummies
Whether you′re currently enrolled in a high school or college algebra course or are just looking to brush–up your skills, Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you friendly and comprehensible guidance on this often difficult–to–grasp subject.
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The pain–free way to ace Algebra I
Does the word polynomial make your hair stand on end? 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. Whether you want to brush up on your math skills or help your children with their homework, this book gives you power — to the nth degree.
It′s all about numbers — get the lowdown on numbers — rational and irrational, integers, and positive and negative
Factor in the fun — discover the easy way to figure out working with prime numbers, factoring, and distributing
Don′t hate, equate! — get a handle on the most common equations you′ll encounter in algebra, from basic linear problems to the quadratic formula and everything in between
Resolve to solve — learn how to solve linear and quadratic equations, keep equations balanced, and check your work
Put it to use — find out how to apply algebra to tackle measurements, formulas, story problems, and graphs
Open the book and find:
Plain–English explanations of "algebra speak"
How to figure out fractions and deal with decimals
Guidance on working with exponents and radicals
The rules of divisibility
The standard quadratic expression
When to use FOIL and unFOIL
Special cases for factoring
The ground rules for solving equations
How to put the Pythagorean theorem to work
Learn to:
Understand algebra
Solve complex problems
Find the solution every time
Increase your understanding of how algebra works
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book bests suits adults coming back to math after a long hiatus.
It took me six weeks in the evening to read every word, practice and take notes for the future from this book (an after work project and I never missed a day). This is not one of those do it in a weekend Dummies books unless your very up on math. My math at school stopped at GCSE level but I did well in it. However I did do A level physics and picked up some in my first degree. The last time I did math was 1998-2001 I am 31 now (yeah what a laugh worked for years and never needed it). I am getting ready to do another degree in science (we live longer now so I thought why not). I have found this book a good get ready/revision book. I would not advise it for kids it goes very quick and often into more depth than school will on a topic. Good for a parent though who wants to help pull their kid along and needs a refresher and find the curriculum the kids use just too slow and verbose.
I am just going on to Algebra 2 so I will drop a review when I finish it.
Algebra is the key to computer programming, physics, calculus etc the list is endless and it starts here. This book is time well spent as it will shortcut learning fields in which algebra is used or borrowed from. This book is a good investment in that regard.
Caveat this book will be really tough if you left school without any math qualifications you will need more rudimentary work first this does not cover general math at all...apart from a quick fire run at fractions, powers, roots, signs etc it just goes direct into algebra. Well it is an algebra book. :)
It took me six weeks in the evening to read every word, practice and take notes for the future from this book (an after work project and I never missed a day). This is not one of those do it in a weekend Dummies books unless your very up on math. My math at school stopped at GCSE level but I did well in it. However I did do A level physics and picked up some in my first degree. The last time I did math was 1998-2001 I am 31 now (yeah what a laugh worked for years and never needed it). I am getting ready to do another degree in science (we live longer now so I thought why not). I have found this book a good get ready/revision book. I would not advise it for kids it goes very quick and often into more depth than school will on a topic. Good for a parent though who wants to help pull their kid along and needs a refresher and find the curriculum the kids use just too slow and verbose.
I am just going on to Algebra 2 so I will drop a review when I finish it.
Algebra is the key to computer programming, physics, calculus etc the list is endless and it starts here. This book is time well spent as it will shortcut learning fields in which algebra is used or borrowed from. This book is a good investment in that regard.
Caveat this book will be really tough if you left school without any math qualifications you will need more rudimentary work first this does not cover general math at all...apart from a quick fire run at fractions, powers, roots, signs etc it just goes direct into algebra. Well it is an algebra book. :)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As far as service is concerned there is little to say. Everything functioned reasonably well and the book arrived in good condition in a reasonable time.
Regarding the book it seems to me a little more difficult to comment ... much depends on what people want. I bought the book to help my son review his Alegbra. The fact that he is not terribly motivated to read the book is certainly not the fault of the author. One impression we have had is that the book may not be the best approach for many teenagers: It seems to be structured more for °adults° that need a review of the basic concepts for one reason or another.
Certainly the book doesn't cost that much so it's worth trying it out. For those motivated to review quickly it is certainly worth .it
Regarding the book it seems to me a little more difficult to comment ... much depends on what people want. I bought the book to help my son review his Alegbra. The fact that he is not terribly motivated to read the book is certainly not the fault of the author. One impression we have had is that the book may not be the best approach for many teenagers: It seems to be structured more for °adults° that need a review of the basic concepts for one reason or another.
Certainly the book doesn't cost that much so it's worth trying it out. For those motivated to review quickly it is certainly worth .it
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Its an excellent book well written. Does what it says on the tin as they say.
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