Sterling, Mary Jane. <br/><br/>
Algebra I for dummies / 
 Algebra 1 for dummies  Algebra one for dummies 
by Mary Jane Sterling. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Hoboken, NJ :  Wiley,  c2010. 
 - xiv, 368 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
 - For dummies .
 - For dummies. .
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>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 -- 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 -- Working equations. Establishing ground rules for solving equations ; Solving linear equations ; Taking a crack at quadratic equations ; Distinguishing equations with distinctive powers ; Rectifying inequalities -- Applying algebra. Taking measure with formulas ; Formulating for profit and pleasure ; Sorting out story problems ; Going visual : graphing ; Lining up graphs of lines -- The part of tens. The ten best ways to void pitfalls ; The ten most famous equations. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780470559642 (pbk.) 0470559640 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010920659  
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>015499563  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Algebra.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QA155  / .S74 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>512