{"product_id":"algebra-i-essentials-for-dummies-isbn-9781119590965","title":"Algebra I Essentials For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlgebra I Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781119590965) was previously published as \u003ci\u003eAlgebra I Essentials For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003e(9780470618349). While this version features a new \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its use of multiple variables, functions, and formulas algebra can be confusing and overwhelming to learn and easy to forget. Perfect for students who need to review or reference critical concepts, \u003ci\u003eAlgebra I Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides content focused on key topics only, with discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical Algebra I course, from functions and FOILs to quadratic and linear equations. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical algebra concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Essentials For Dummies Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDummies is proud to present our new series, \u003ci\u003eThe Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Setting the Scene for Actions in Algebra 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Examining Powers and Roots 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Ordering and Distributing: The Business of Algebra 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Factoring in the First and Second Degrees 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Broadening the Factoring Horizon 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Solving Linear Equations 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Tackling Second-Degree Quadratic Equations 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Expanding the Equation Horizon 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Reconciling Inequalities 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Making Algebra Tell a Story 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Putting Geometry into Story Problems 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Grappling with Graphing 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Ten Warning Signs of Algebraic Pitfalls 157\u003c\/p\u003e Index 161  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Jane Sterling\u003c\/b\u003e taught algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 30 years. 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