Product Description

Problem topics can include improper numbers, grouping symbols, using proportions, rationalizing fractions, multiplying and factoring expressions, solving linear and quadratic equations, working with inequalities, and using formulas in story problems.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #74976 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

From the Back Cover
From signed numbers to story problems — calculate equations with ease

Got a grasp on the terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or worse yet, not know where to begin? No fear — this hands–on–guide focuses on helping you solve the many types of algebra problems you encounter in a focused, step–by–step manner. With just enough refresher explanations before each set of problems, you′ll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You′ll see how to work with fractions, exponents, factoring, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, graphs, and more!

100s of Problems!

• Step–by–step answer sets clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with a problem
• The inside scoop on operating and factoring
• Know where to begin and how to solve the most common equations
• How to use algebra in practical applications with confidence

About the Author
Mary Jane Sterling is also the author of Algebra For Dummies, Trigonometry For Dummies, Algebra I CliffsStudySolver, and Algebra II CliffsStudySolver. She taught junior high and high school math for many years before beginning her current 25–years–and–counting tenure at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Mary Jane especially enjoys working with future teachers and trying out new technology.

Customer Reviews

Best Decision Ever Made
I was never one for math in school, but when I left into the real world I relaised my math skills needed brushing up on.

All of the 'crap' I learnt in secondary school and forgot every term, or holiday, came straight back to me in seconds because of how well this book is written and layed out.

I am only at chaper 3 so far, and I have just completed a load of basic GSCE online Algebra tests with brilliant results. (BBC BYTESIZE)

I probably sound like i'm selling detergent, but seriously, I owe a lot to this book and Mary Jane is damn fine.

Basic algebra
This is a great book. I haven't studied algebra since my GCSE's nearly 20 years ago but found it simple to pick up again using this excellent book.