Algebra-I-ForDummies-I

The pain-free way to ace Algebra I

Does the word polynomial make your hair stand on end? Let thisfriendly guide show you the easy way to tackle algebra. You'll getplain-English explanations of the basics — and the tougherstuff — in terms you can understand. Whether you want tobrush up on your math skills or help your children with theirhomework, 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 andnegative
Factor in the fun — discover the easy way to figure outworking with prime numbers, factoring, and distributing
Don't hate, equate! — get a handle on the most commonequations you'll encounter in algebra, from basic linear problemsto the quadratic formula and everything in between
Resolve to solve — learn how to solve linear and quadraticequations, keep equations balanced, and check your work
Put it to use — find out how to apply algebra to tacklemeasurements, 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