Algebra Workbook For Dummies [Paperback]

Mary Jane Sterling (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764584677 | ISBN-13: 978-0764584671 | Publication Date: June 3, 2005 | Edition: 1

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.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (June 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764584677
• ISBN-13: 978-0764584671
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mary Jane Sterling teaches mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She has been teaching mathematics for over 30 years.

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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Going Back to College..., September 13, 2006

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Karen L. Mcginty "mcdisney2001" (Boise, ID United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Algebra Workbook For Dummies (Paperback)

I'm 35 and studying for a COMPASS test (college entrance exam for those who never took the ACT/SAT). I failed Algebra in High School, skipped classes alot, and remembered absolutely nothing, but I have a good head for numbers and logic, so I've found myself able to understand most of the concepts in this book so far. If you have no head for numbers, or feel that you aren't good with logic problems/eyeballing math questions, then you may want to also purchase the "Algebra For Dummies", as this book only *briefly* goes into each concept.

Also, as a side note: please don't give an item a review of 1 star simply because another dealer fell through on delivery: it can mislead people who just look at the overall rating of a product. :-)

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Algebra for Dummies Workbook, August 22, 2006

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S. A. Cole - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Algebra Workbook For Dummies (Paperback)

I have gone back to college after 20 years and need to take a College Algebra course. This workbook has been very helpful in reviewing things I went over a very long time ago and making sense out of them. I highly recommend it.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Algebra Workbook For Dummies, February 25, 2006

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Joann C. Pool "Hate abc's in math" (Chicago IL) - See all my reviews
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I purchased the Algebra for Dummies to help me in my Algebra class. Though it is a gret book and explains everything in a very easy to understand way, I felt I needed more practice with problems. This workbook did the trick!
It correlates with the first book and you can use them together to fully understand the rules and concepts. A+++