U Can: Algebra I For Dummies

by Mary Jane Sterling

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119063896
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	08/10/2015
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

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