Algebra I Workbook For Dummies

The grade-saving Algebra I companion, with hundreds of additional practice problems online Algebra I Workbook For Dummies is your solution to the Algebra brain-block. With hundreds of practice and example problems mapped to the typical high school Algebra class, you'll crack the code in no time! Each problem includes a full explanation so you can see where you went wrong—or right—every step of the way. From fractions to FOIL and everything in between, this guide will help you grasp the fundamental concepts you'll use in every other math class you'll ever take. This new third edition includes access to an online test bank, where you'll find bonus chapter quizzes to help you test your understanding and pinpoint areas in need of review. Whether you're preparing for an exam or seeking a start-to-finish study aid, this workbook is your ticket to acing algebra. Master basic operations and properties to solve any problem Simplify expressions with confidence Conquer factoring and wrestle equations into submission Reinforce learning with online chapter quizzes Algebra I is a fundamentally important class. What you learn here will follow you throughout Algebra II, Trigonometry, Calculus, and beyond, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and more. Practice really does make perfect—and this guide provides plenty of it. Study, practice, and score high!

Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty on Basic Operations 5 Chapter 1: Deciphering Signs in Numbers 7 Chapter 2: Incorporating Algebraic Properties 17 Chapter 3: Making Fractions and Decimals Behave 25 Chapter 4: Exploring Exponents 45 Chapter 5: Taming Rampaging Radicals 55 Chapter 6: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 67 Part 2: Changing the Format of Expressions 77 Chapter 7: Specializing in Multiplication Matters 79 Chapter 8: Dividing the Long Way to Simplify Algebraic Expressions 91 Chapter 9: Figuring on Factoring 103 Chapter 11: Factoring Trinomials and Special Polynomials 117 Part 3: Seek and Ye Shall Find Solutions 131 Chapter 12: Lining Up Linear Equations 133 Chapter 13: Muscling Up to Quadratic Equations 151 Chapter 14: Yielding to Higher Powers 167 Chapter 15: Reeling in Radical and Absolute Value Equations 179 Chapter 16: Getting Even with Inequalities 189 Part 4: Solving Story Problems and Sketching Graphs 203 Chapter 17: Facing Up to Formulas 205 Chapter 18: Making Formulas Work in Basic Story Problems 219 Chapter 19: Relating Values in Story Problems 233 Chapter 20: Measuring Up with Quality and Quantity Story Problems 243 Chapter 21: Getting a Handle on Graphing 255 Part 5: The Part of Tens 283 Chapter 22: Ten Common Errors That Get Noticed 285 Chapter 23: Ten Quick Tips to Make Algebra a Breeze 291 Index 295