The Everything guide to algebra : a step-by-step guide to the basics of algebra--in plain English! / Christopher Monahan.

Includes index.

Whether you need help solving equations or determining the slope of a line, this guide gives you the tools you need to find your answers! Beginning with the basics, you will learn and practice all the skills needed to enhance your algebra expertise.

The basic building blocks -- Working the process backward: solving linear open sentences -- Beyond the line: polynomial expressions -- Graphing linear relationships -- Functions -- Systems of linear equations -- Factoring polynomials: a key to success in algebra -- Solving quadratic equations -- Quadratic relationships -- Quadratic systems -- Rational expressions -- Absolute value and irrational expressions -- Complex numbers -- Transformations of functions -- exponential functions -- Logarithmic functions -- Sequences and series.