--For dummies

Includes index

Introduction -- Chapter 1: Setting the scene for actions in algebra -- Chapter 2: Examining the powers and roots -- Chapter 3: Ordering and distributing: The business of algebra -- Chapter 4: Factoring in the first and second degrees -- Chapter 5: Broadening the factoring horizon -- Chapter 6: Solving linear equations -- Chapter 7: Tackling second-degree quadratic equations -- Chapter 8: Expanding the equation horizon -- Chapter 9: Reconciling inequalities -- Chapter 10: Absolute-value equations and inequalities -- Chapter 11: Making algebra tell a story -- Chapter 12: Putting geometry into story problems -- Chapter 13: Grappling with graphing -- Chapter 14: Ten warning signs of algebraic pitfalls

With its use of multiple variables, functions, and formulas, algebra can be confusing and overwhelming to learn and easy to forget. Perfect for students who need to review or reference critical concepts, Algebra I Essentials For Dummies provides content focused on key topics only, with discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical Algebra I course, from functions and FOILs to quadratic and linear equations. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical algebra concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts