Algebra I for Dummies

by Mary Jane Sterling

Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293576) was previously published as Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780470559642). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Factor fearlessly, conquer the quadratic formula, and solve linear equations

There's no doubt that algebra can be easy to some while extremely challenging to others. If you're vexed by variables, Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides the plain-English, easy-to-follow guidance you need to get the right solution every time!

Now with 25% new and revised content, this easy-to-understand reference not only explains algebra in terms you can understand, but it also gives you the necessary tools to solve complex problems with confidence. You'll understand how to factor fearlessly, conquer the quadratic formula, and solve linear equations.

Includes revised and updated examples and practice problems Provides explanations and practical examples that mirror today's teaching methods Other titles by Sterling: Algebra II For Dummies and Algebra Workbook For Dummies

Whether you're currently enrolled in a high school or college algebra course or are just looking to brush-up your skills, Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you friendly and comprehensible guidance on this often difficult-to-grasp subject.

Genres: Mathematics, Science, Nonfiction, Education, Algebra, Academic, Reference

355 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 15, 2001

Reviews

[Hamid · Rating 5 out of 5]

The study of mathematics makes you better at solving problems. It gives you skills that you can use across other subjects and apply in many different job roles.
Mathematics teaches you skills that you can use in many different work and personal situations. In this way, the skills you learn on a maths degree are skills you will use throughout your life. Just some of the transferable skills that a math degree can give you include:

Data analysis

Organization

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Decision making

In short, math gives you power.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is a good one, with the exception of feeling like at times there's a bit of an assumption that presupposes mathematical knowledge on the reader's part. I do think she does a great job explaining things, and I do admire and appreciate her humor: A polygon is a dead parrot. Yuk yuk yuk. I also appreciate that she's an author who makes me proud to be a new, math practitioner!

[Jeffrey Sylvester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource. Covers all one needs to know A-Z in a comprehensive manner.

[Leigh Clemons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got me 100% on the first test in College Algebra because it reviews all the basic prerequisites for that class…..

[Adam Permana · Rating 5 out of 5]

When i start reading this books, i know math is worth enough to learn and changed my perspective about math.

[JudithCollins]

I like triangles.

[Stephen Chase · Rating 1 out of 5]

No thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This stinks!!!!!!!! No actual problems to solve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Em]

hated it growing up. the only books I've ever set on fire but here I am again back with my bullshit and trying to undestand it.

[Dahlia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Literally made Algebra so simple

[Davidd Silva · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skip the unnecessary commentaries and "jokes," and it is a good introduction.
Half the book is babble.

[Menglong Youk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Algebra I for Dummies covers basic algebraic theories and methods of solving the problems. Being easy to use with plain simple language, It is incredibly useful especially for those who want a quick review of what they learn from school. If desired for more complicated algebra, one can move on to Algebra II for Dummies, which is where I'm going next.

[Chris Jaffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview, but it doesn't really feel like it's building to anything. The last few chapters just feel like random stuff rather than a culmination of the previous material. Giving story problems its own chapter was probably a mistake - better served sprinkling them in throughout. Still, it reminds me a lot of the stuff I took in math class 30 years ago and have since completely forgotten.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

good algebra review

[Mikenliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

OK technically I did not read this book. But, it has allowed me to help my daughter with her homework!

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mark it as ro read

[Saanvi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot from this book, most of which I already knew.

[Jarallah · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's alright

[Sheila M. Brown · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not provide the information I wanted.