Algebra I For Dummies

Common operations you′ll encounter in algebra Lessons on solving linear and quadratic equations How to apply algebra in your everyday life

The pain–free way to ace Algebra I

Does the word polynomial make your hair stand on end? Let this guide show you the easy way to tackle algebra. You′ll get plain–English explanations of the basics and the tougher stuff with examples you can understand. If you want to brush up on your algebra skills and know–how, this book gives you power to the nth degree.

Inside

Clear definitions of algebra terms How to figure out fractions Explanations of exponents and radicals The rules of divisibility When to use FOIL and unFOIL The ground rules for solving equations

Mary Jane Sterling (Peoria, Illinois) is the author of Algebra I For Dummies, Algebra Workbook For Dummies, Algebra II For Dummies, Algebra II Workbook For Dummies, and five other For Dummies books. She has been at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for nearly 30 years, teaching algebra, business calculus, geometry, finite mathematics, and whatever interesting material comes her way.