Algebra I For Dummies - Tapa blanda

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