No-Nonsense Algebra: Part of the Mastering Essential Math Skills Series

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This award-winning text is used by tens and tens of thousands of students. Learn to master the essential algebra skills. Written in language that everyone can understand.

Perfect for students who find math hard and have struggled.

Includes award-winning online video tutorials. One for each lesson in the book. No internet? Also available with DVD: ISBN-13: 978-1733501897

Lessons are presented in a format that everyone can easily understand.Includes a complete review of Pre-Algebra.Each Lesson flows smoothly and logically to the next.Each lesson is short, concise, and to the point.Lots of examples with step-by-step solutions.Each lesson includes valuable Helpful Hints.Review is built into each lesson.Each lesson includes Problem Solving. This ensures that students will learn to apply their knowledge to real-life-situations.
CHAPTERS:Necessary Tools For AlgebraSolving EquationsGraphing & Analyzing Linear EquationsSolving & Graphing InequalitiesSystems of Linear Equations & InequalitiesPolynomialsRational Expressions (Algebraic Fractions)Radical Expressions & GeometryQuadraticsAlgebra Word ProblemsAlso includes “How-To-Use-This Book” sectionChapter ReviewsFinal ExamSolutions For All Problems

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Every Lesson Has a User-Friendly Format

1. Work right along with the Online Tutorial Video for the lesson.

2. Read the Introduction and Helpful Hints.

3. Examples show all the steps for solving.

4. Exercises to do with Solutions in the back of the book.

Helpful Hints:

The first step is to get the variable on the left side of the equal sign. So start by removing the variable located on the right side of the equal sign.If you add, subtract, multiply, or divide on one side of the equal sign, you must do the same on the other side of the equal sign.Be careful with negative signs.Check your answers by substituting them back into the original equation.

Helpful Hints:

First, cross multiply.Second, try to isolate the variable on the left side of the equal sign.It is often necessary to use the distributive property when cross-multiplying.

Helpful Hints:

First, read the problem carefully and be sure that you fully understand it. Be sure you understand that which is given, and what is to be found.Second, select a variable to represent one of the unknowns. This variable will be used to describe all the other numbers in the problem. Often it is good to have the variable represent the smallest number in the problem.Third, translate the problem into an equation.Fourth, solve the equation and use the solution to answer the question that was asked in the problem. Sometimes the answer will be the value of the variable. Sometimes it will be necessary to use the value of the variable to find what was asked for in the problem.Fifth, check your answer.

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Practice makes perfect! The perfect complement to the popular No-Nonsense Algebra. A perfect introduction to the most important math topics: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, geometry, and more. Learn more of the most important foundational math skills. Master the essential pre-algebra concepts necessary for success in algebra. Perfect for teachers, homeschool parents, or anyone who is a little rusty with their math skills.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Math Essentials
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2011
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0984362991
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0984362998
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.63 x 11 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Mastering Essential Math Skills
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