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Algebra for Dummies

One of the most commonly asked questions in a mathematics classroom is, "Will I ever use this stuff in real life?" Some teachers can give a good, convincing answer; others hem and haw and stare at the floor. The real response to the question should be, "Yes, you will, because algebra gives you power"the power to help your children with their math homework, the power to manage your finances, the power to be successful in your career (especially if you have to manage the company budget). The list goes on.

Algebra is a system of mathematical symbols and rules that are universally understood, no matter what the spoken language. Algebra provides a clear, methodical process that can be followed from beginning to end to solve complex problems. There's no doubt that algebra can be easy to some while extremely challenging to others. For those of you who are challenged by working with numbers, Algebra For Dummies can provide the help you need.

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. But rest assured, this book is not about memorizing a bunch of meaningless steps; you find out the whys behind algebra to increase your understanding of how algebra works.

In Algebra For Dummies, you'll discover the following topics and more:

All about numbersrational and irrational, variables, and positive and negative
Figuring out fractions and decimals
Explaining exponents and radicals
Solving linear and quadratic equations
Understanding formulas and solving story problems
Having fun with graphs
Top Ten lists on common algebraic errors, factoring tips, and divisibility rules.

No matter if you're 16 years old or 60 years old; no matter if you're learning algebra for the first time or need a quick refresher course; no matter if you're cramming for an algebra test, helping your kid with his or her homework, or coming up with next year's company budget, Algebra For Dummies can give you the tools you need to succeed. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-27-2008; Good additional instruction; I bought this book for my daughter, who was about to enter Algebra II and wanted a refresher course in Algebra I. This is definitely not a book for people who are unfamiliar with algebra and haven't taken a class or studied it already....; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-30-2008; Does Exactly What it is Supposed to Do; This is NOT an algebra textbook and it was never meant to be one. It's meant to SUPPLEMENT a textbook. I have an extremely hard time understanding math books and math teachers. I've always been that way. I've repeated Pre-Algebra and...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-09-2008; Great tool; It has made my algebra review easy. The author gave me clear instructions and plenty of examples. I know it better now than I learned it 40 years ago.; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-25-2008; Algebra for Dummies; I was forced into taking Algebra as one of the requirements for my Associates. I had never taken Algebra before and was a little nervous about taking it. My professor suggested this book so I would have a reference that spoke in plain...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-27-2008; Good additional instruction; I bought this book for my daughter, who was about to enter Algebra II and wanted a refresher course in Algebra I. This is definitely not a book for people who are unfamiliar with algebra and haven't taken a class or studied it already....; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-28-2006; Read this review before purchasing this book.; I am returning to college after a 12 year hiatus. I recently purchased this book to re-learn algebra for my placement test. PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS BOOK IS ONLY HELPFUL AS A REFRESHER IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY FINISHED AN ALGEBRA I COURSE....; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-06-2008; Not for dummies like me....; This book was of little help. It did help some refreshing me with order of operation, but some of the problems they had in there my PhD friends had a hard time with and needed a whole whiteboard to show me when they figured it out. This...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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