Cliffsstudysolver Algebra I - Softcover

Sterling, Mary Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764537636 ISBN 13: 9780764537639

Publisher: Cliff Notes, 2003

Synopsis

The CliffsStudySolver workbooks combine 20 percent review material with 80 percent practice problems (and the answers!) to help make your lessons stick.

CliffsStudySolver Algebra I is for students who want to reinforce their knowledge with a learn-by-doing approach. Inside, you’ll get the practice you need to tackle numbers and operations with problem-solving tools such as

• Straightforward, concise reviews of every topic
• Practice problems in every chapter — with explanations and solutions
• A complete chapter on story problems
• A diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills
• A full-length exam that adapts to your skill level

Beginning with the basics of algebraic symbols and vocabulary, this workbook ventures into signed numbers, polynomials, inequalities, quadratic equations, and more. You'll explore integers, prime numbers, linear equations, functions and relations, plus details about

• Working with the associative property of addition and multiplication
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing algebraic functions
• Factoring binomials, trinomials, and other polynomials
• Graphing points, quadrants, lines, and curves such as parabolas
• Dealing with coin and interest story problems

Practice makes perfect — and whether you're taking lessons or teaching yourself, CliffsStudySolver guides can help you make the grade.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The learn-by-doing way to master Algebra I

Why CliffsStudySolver™ Guides?

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Inside you ll get the practice you need to learn Algebra I, including:

Introduction

• Basic concepts
• Working with numbers

Equations and Functions

• Linear equations
• Algebraic fractions
• Polynomials and factoring
• Inequalities and absolute value inequalities
• Radicals
• Quadratic equations
• Graphing
• Systems of equations
• Functions

Problem-Solving Tools

• Clear, concise reviews of every topic
• Practice problems in every chapter with explanations and solutions
• Complete chapter on story problems
• Diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills
• Full-length exam that adapts to your skill level

We take great notes and make learning a snap

About the Author:

Mary Jane Sterling teaches mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She has been teaching mathematics for over 30 years.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cliff Notes
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764537636
• ISBN 13: 9780764537639
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384