{"product_id":"algebra-i-workbook-for-dummies-isbn-9781119348955","title":"Algebra I Workbook For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe grade-saving Algebra I companion, with hundreds of \u003ci\u003eadditional\u003c\/i\u003e practice problems online\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlgebra I Workbook For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster basic operations and properties to solve any problem\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimplify expressions with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConquer factoring and wrestle equations into submission\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReinforce learning with online chapter quizzes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlgebra 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty on Basic Operations 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Deciphering Signs in Numbers 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssigning Numbers Their Place 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading and Writing Absolute Value 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Signed Numbers 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Difference with Signed Numbers 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiplying Signed Numbers 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing Signed Numbers 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Signed Numbers 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Incorporating Algebraic Properties 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip on Grouping Symbols 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistributing the Wealth 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Associations Work 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputing by Commuting 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Algebraic Properties 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Making Fractions and Decimals Behave 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting Improper and Mixed Fractions 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Fraction Equivalences 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Proportional Statements 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Common Denominators 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding and Subtracting Fractions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiplying and Dividing Fractions 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying Complex Fractions 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Fractions to Decimals and Vice Versa 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Operations with Decimals 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Fractions 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Exploring Exponents 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiplying and Dividing Exponentials 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising Powers to Powers 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Negative Exponents 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Numbers with Scientific Notation 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Discovering Exponents 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Taming Rampaging Radicals 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying Radical Expressions 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRationalizing Fractions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging Radicals as Exponential Terms 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Fractional Exponents 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying Expressions with Exponents 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating Answers 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Radicals 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding and Subtracting Like Terms 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiplying and Dividing Algebraically 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating Order of Operations 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Expressions 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Algebraic Expressions 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Changing the Format of Expressions 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Specializing in Multiplication Matters 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistributing One Factor over Many 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurses, FOILed again — or not 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring binomials 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiplying the sum and difference\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eof the same two terms 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCubing binomials 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Sum and Difference of Cubes 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising binomials to higher powers 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Multiplying Expressions 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Dividing the Long Way to Simplify Algebraic Expressions 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing by a Monomial 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing by a Binomial 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing by Polynomials with More Terms 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying Division Synthetically 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Division 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Figuring on Factoring 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePouring Over Prime Factorizations 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring Out the Greatest Common Factor 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Algebraic Fractions 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Factoring Expressions 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Taking the Bite Out of Binomial Factoring 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring the Difference of Squares 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring Differences and Sums of Cubes 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Factoring a Multiple Mission 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Factoring 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Factoring Trinomials and Special Polynomials 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing First on the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Un”wrapping the FOIL 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring Quadratic-Like Trinomials 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring Trinomials Using More than One Method 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring by Grouping .124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting All the Factoring Together 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Factoring Trinomials and Other Expressions 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Seek and Ye Shall Find Solutions 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Lining Up Linear Equations 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Addition\/Subtraction Property 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Multiplication\/Division Property 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Several Operations Together 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Linear Equations with Grouping Symbols 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking It Out with Fractions 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Proportions 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Solving Linear Equations 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Muscling Up to Quadratic Equations 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Square Root Rule 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving by Factoring 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Quadratic Formula 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting the Square 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Impossible Answers 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Solving Quadratic Equations 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Yielding to Higher Powers 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining How Many Possible Roots 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the Rational Root Theorem 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Factor\/Root Theorem 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving by Factoring 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Powers That Are Quadratic-Like 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Solving Higher Power Equations 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Reeling in Radical and Absolute Value Equations 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring Both Sides to Solve Radical Equations 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoubling the Fun with Radical Equations .182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Absolute Value Equations 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Radical and Absolute Value Equations 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Getting Even with Inequalities 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Rules to Work on Inequality Statements 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewriting Inequalities by Using Interval Notation 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Linear Inequalities 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Quadratic Inequalities 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Polynomial and Rational Inequalities 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Absolute Value Inequalities 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Complex Inequalities 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Working with Inequalities 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Solving Story Problems and Sketching Graphs 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Facing Up to Formulas 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Formulas 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering Perimeter, Area, and Volume 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing perimeter formulas to get around 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring off with area formulas 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with volume formulas 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Interested in Using Percent 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Using Formulas 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Making Formulas Work in Basic Story Problems 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the Pythagorean Theorem 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Geometry to Solve Story Problems 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Distance, Rate, and Time in a Formula 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the distance-rate-time formula 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing the distance with story problems 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Making Formulas Work in Basic Story Problems 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Relating Values in Story Problems 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling Age Problems 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling Consecutive Integer Problems 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Together on Work Problems 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Relating Values in Story Problems 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Measuring Up with Quality and Quantity Story Problems 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving the Right Blend with Mixtures Problems 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcocting the Correct Solution One Hundred Percent of the Time 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Money Problems 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Measuring Up with Quality and Quantity 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Getting a Handle on Graphing 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThickening the Plot with Points 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSectioning Off by Quadrants 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Points to Lay Out Lines 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphing Lines with Intercepts 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputing Slopes of Lines 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphing with the Slope-Intercept Form 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging to the Slope-Intercept Form 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Equations of Lines 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking on Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Distances between Points 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Intersections of Lines 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphing Parabolas and Circles 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphing with Transformations 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems on Graphing 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Common Errors That Get Noticed 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring a Negative or Negative of a Square 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring a Binomial 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating on Radicals 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistributing a Negative Throughout 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFracturing Fractions 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising a Power to a Power 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Negative Exponents Flip 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of Reversing the Sense 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Slope Formula Correctly 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Several Fractions as One 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Quick Tips to Make Algebra a Breeze 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlipping Proportions 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiplying Through to Get Rid of Fractions 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZeroing In on Fractions 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Common Denominator 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing by 3 or 9 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing by 2, 4, or 8 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommuting Back and Forth 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring Quadratics 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Radicals Less Rad, Baby 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Acronyms 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 295\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Jane Sterling\u003c\/b\u003e taught algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite math-ematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 30 years. 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