Painless algebra
For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun activity. New in this edition are painless app...
| Main Author: | Long, Lynette (Author) |
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| Other Authors: | Morehouse, Hank (Illustrator) |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Hauppauge, New York :
Barron's,
[2006]
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| Edition: | Second editon. |
| Series: |
Painless.
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Table of Contents:
- Painless beginning: Mathematical operations ; Zero ; Order of operations ; Properties of numbers ; Number systems
- The integers: What are the integers? ; Which is greater? ; Adding integers ; Subtracting integers ; Multiplying integers ; Dividing integers ; What sign does the answer have? ; Word problems
- Solving equations with one variable: Defining the terms ; Solving equations ; Solving more equations ; Word problems
- Solving inequalities: Graphing inequalities ; Solving inequalities ; Word problems
- Graphing linear equations and inequalities: Graphing points ; Graphing lines by plotting points ; Graphing horizontal and vertical lines ; Slope of a line ; Finding the equation of a line ; Graphing using slope-intercept method ; Graphing inequalities
- Solving systems of equations and inequalities: Solving systems of linear equations by addition or subtraction ; Solving systems of linear equations by substitution ; Solving systems of linear equations by graphing ; Solving systems of linear inequalities by graphing ; Word problems
- Exponents: Multiplying exponents with coefficients ; Adding and subtracting exponential expressions ; Multiplying exponential expressions ; Dividing exponential expressions ; Raising to a power ; Negative exponents ; Word problems
- Roots and radicals: Square roots ; Cube roots and higher ; Negative radicands ; Radical expressions ; Word problems
- Quadratic equations: Solving quadratic equations by factoring ; Quadratic formula ; Word problems.