Algebra in Words: A Guide of Hints, Strategies and Simple Explanations

Are you are seeking clarity and success in learning (or teaching) algebra?
Do you struggle with math & algebra?
Do you consider yourself "not a math person"?
Are you looking for a guide that "tells you exactly what you need to know" without the clutter?

If you said YES to any of these questions, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.

One of the biggest missing factors in math education is COMMUNICATION. This book provides that missing element. It is your personal tutor that translates the math into words, explains what things mean, tells you what clues to look for, and tells you exactly how to solve problems.

This guide focuses on all the important topics of algebra including:
-Exponents & Radicals
-Linear Equations
-Simplifying
-Systems of Linear Equations
-Factoring
-Polynomials
-Quadratic Equations
-Rational Expressions & Equations

This book explains algebra with unique sections you won't find in any other study guide such as:
-Obscure Properties of Zero, One & Negatives
-Why PEMDAS is Wrong
-The Real Order of Operations
-Commutative Property vs. Associative Property
-The Prime Number Multiples Table
-Is 51 a Prime Number?
-GCF vs. LCD
-What Does "Undefined" Mean?
-Parallel & Perpendicular Lines on a Graph
-What Does "Solving in Terms of" Mean?
-The Wrong Way to Simplify a Rational Expression
-The Part Everyone Forgets (The Last Step of the Quadratic Equation)
-Special Words for Special Cases
-Prime vs. No Solution
-The All-LCD Method
-Cross-Multiplying vs. Cross Cancelling
-Solving Rational Equations & Extraneous Solutions
-List of Common Radical Fingerprints
-Manipulating & Simplifying Radicals
-The Two Meanings of "Cancelling Out"
-What Does "Error" on a Calculator Mean?
-Scientific Notation on Your Calculator
-FMMs (Frequently Made Mistakes)

This book contains:
-Step-by-Step Instructions
-Annotated Examples
-Detailed Descriptions
-Hyperlinks for quick and easy topic jumping (eBook only)

And:
-will help you process what you see and hear
-will tell you how to write and speak the math
-highlights the most commonly made mistakes
-connects key topics & explains the purpose of what you're doing

With its easy click-able hyperlinks and table of contents, this is the perfect resource to keep on any smart device to help you with homework, review key topics, & prepare for exams & quizzes such as: mid-terms, finals, EOC, EOG, EOY, SAT, ACT, GRE, CLEP, TASC, college placement, etc.

It will help any student solidify the important fundamentals used in Basic Math, some Number Theory, Algebra I, Algebra II, Introductory Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Calculus.

Use this book to:
-Understand algebra clearer & faster
-Reduce stress & confusion
-Pass exams
-Achieve a higher GPA

This book is the perfect companion to your textbook, and makes a great gift.

For algebra-based word problems, use the companion book: WORD PROBLEMS DECODED.

More algebra topics are continued in
ALGEBRA IN WORDS 2 which focuses on
-Absolute Value Equations
-Inequalities
-Logs, Natural Logs, & Exponentials
-Rational Exponents
-Radicals & Radical Equations
-More on Quadratics & Parabolas
-Scientific Notation
-Circles
-Variation & Proportionality
and MORE

Gregory Bullock is also the author of

COLLEGE SUCCESS: An Insider's Guide to Higher GRADES, More MONEY, & Better HEALTH;

WORD PROBLEMS DECODED;

ALGEBRA IN WORDS 3: Notes for Algebra 2, College Algebra & Pre-Calc on Functions, Polynomials, Theorems, Rational Functions & Systems of Equations; and

CHEMISTRY in WORDS: Constructing Lewis Dot Structures and 3D Molecular Geometry

If you are seeking clarity and success in learning (or teaching) algebra, this is the book you are looking for. One of the biggest missing factors in math education is communication. This book provides that missing element. It is your personal tutor that translates the math into words, explains what things mean, gives you clues to look for, and tells you how to solve problems. This guide focuses on all the important topics of algebra including: -Linear Equations -Systems of Linear Equations -Factoring -Trinomials -Quadratic Equations -Complex Rational Expressions -Powers and Radicals This book explains this seemingly complicated subject through unique sections you won't find in any other study guide such as: -Obscure Properties of Zero, One and Negatives -The Real Order of Operations -The Prime Number Multiples Table -Is 51 a Prime Number? -GCF vs. LCD -What Does "Undefined" Mean? -Parallel & Perpendicular Lines on a Graph -What Does "Solving in Terms of" Mean? -The Wrong Way to Simplify a Rational Expression -The Part Everyone Forgets (The Last Step of the Quadratic Equation) -Special Words for Special Cases -Prime vs. No Solution -The All-LCD Method -Cross-Multiplying vs. Cross Cancelling -List of Common Radical Fingerprints -Manipulating & Simplifying Radicals -The Two Meanings of "Cancelling Out" -What Does "Error" on a Calculator Mean? -Scientific Notation on Your Calculator -FMMs (Frequently Made Mistakes). This book contains: -Step-by-step instructions -Annotated examples -Detailed descriptions And: -will help you process what you see and hear -will tell you how to write and speak the math -highlights the most commonly made mistakes -connects key topics that cross through different chapters This is the perfect resource to help you with homework or prepare for an exam. It will help any middle school, high school or college student solidify the important fundamentals used in Basic Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, Introductory Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus and even Calculus. Utilize this book to get a clearer understanding of algebra, to improve your grades... and to learn why GEMA is the new PEMDAS! This book makes a great gift for 8th grade, junior high and high school (college bound) graduates.