Algebra Workbook For Dummies (Paperback)

by Mary Jane Sterling (Author) "Some of my earliest grade-school memories include receiving brand-new, clean, and neat workbooks at the beginning of the school year..." (more)
Key Phrases: solving linear equations, comparing things, solving quadratic equations, Applying Your Skills, Stirring Up Solutions, Basic Concepts (more...)

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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.

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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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (June 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764584677
• ISBN-13: 978-0764584671
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,034 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Karen L. Mcginty "mcdisney2001" (Boise, ID United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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. :-)

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	S. A. Cole - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, March 8, 2006

By	D. Knight - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a very good teacher. I'm going back to school after 20 years and this book helped prepare me for the College Placement Test.