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.
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Includes index.
Contents
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.