Displaying 1 of 1 2010 Format: Book Author: Sterling, Mary Jane. Title: Algebra I for dummies / Mary Jane Sterling. Edition: 2nd ed. Publisher, Date: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub., Inc., 2010. Description: xiv, 368 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Summary: 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. Series: --For dummies --For dummies. Subjects: Algebra. Other Title: Algebra one for dummies Algebra 1 for dummies Notes: Includes index. Contents: Part I: 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 -- Part II: 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 -- Part III: Working equations. Establishing ground rules for solving equations ; Solving linear equations ; Taking a crack at quadratic equations ; Distinguishing equations with distinctive powers ; Rectifying inequalities -- Part IV: Applying algebra. Taking measure with formulas ; Formulating for profit and pleasure ; Sorting out story problems ; Going visual : graphing ; Lining up graphs of lines -- Part V: The part of tens. The ten best ways to void pitfalls ; The ten most famous equations. LCCN: 2010920659 ISBN: 9780470559642 0470559640 9781119293576 111929357X 9780470559642 0470559640 Other Number: 647823361 System Availability: 3 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 3 Control Number: 294494 # Local items in: 2 # System items in: 2 Call Number: 512 Sterling Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
