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