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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

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"Somewhere along the line, you fell out of love with numbers. Simple math became difficult, and difficult math became impossible. But fear not, future math whiz -- you are holding the solution in your hands! Conquer your math anxiety forever with the easy-to-follow lessons and practical exercises of Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies."--Back cover.

"A comprehensive reference guide that explains and clarifies mathematic principles in a simple, easy-to-follow style and format. Beginning with the most basic fundamental topics and progressing through to the more advanced, Master math : basic math and pre-algebra explains the principles and operations of arithmetic, provides step-by-step procedures and solutions, and presents examples and applications. A complete table of contents and a comprehensive...

"An introductory, interactive guide to algebra that presents many example problems to work, covering integers and first-degree equations, SAT-style questions, fractions, quadratic equations, the binomial theorem, and other topics."--

Introduces basic algebra, including integers and variables, explains problem solving techniques, and includes many examples.

Offers explanations of concepts such as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents, and covers advanced topics including imaginary numbers, variables, and algebraic equations.

"A straightforward, step-by-step approach for fast and fun mastery of college algebraCollege Algebra DeMYSTiFieD takes the mystery out of studying for college algebra and gets you comfortable with the topic through detailed explanations, clear diagrams, and hundreds of practice exercises, quiz, and test questions. The second edition features a new, more in-depth section on fundamentals, as well as a revised chapter on exponents and logarithms resulting...

As the author notes in the preface, "The purpose of this book is to acquaint a broad spectrum of students with what is today known as 'abstract algebra.'" Written for a one-semester course, this self-contained text includes numerous examples designed to base the definitions and theorems on experience, to illustrate the theory with concrete examples in familiar contexts, and to give the student extensive computational practice. The first three chapters...

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