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Algebra I For Dummies
Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780470559642) is now being published as Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293576). While this version features an older Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the new release and should not be considered a different 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. 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.
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. 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.
384 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2001
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May 9, 2021
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.
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.
June 6, 2013
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!
December 14, 2012
Great resource. Covers all one needs to know A-Z in a comprehensive manner.
October 31, 2013
Got me 100% on the first test in College Algebra because it reviews all the basic prerequisites for that class…..
May 16, 2020
When i start reading this books, i know math is worth enough to learn and changed my perspective about math.
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August 25, 2020I like triangles.
June 18, 2022
No thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This stinks!!!!!!!! No actual problems to solve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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August 14, 2022hated 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.
September 10, 2024
Literally made Algebra so simple
September 30, 2021
Skip the unnecessary commentaries and "jokes," and it is a good introduction.
Half the book is babble.
Half the book is babble.
April 20, 2016
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.
September 16, 2021
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.
February 23, 2011
good algebra review
April 22, 2011
OK technically I did not read this book. But, it has allowed me to help my daughter with her homework!
August 29, 2015
Mark it as ro read
October 14, 2017
I learned a lot from this book, most of which I already knew.
April 8, 2020
It's alright
December 12, 2020
Did not provide the information I wanted.
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