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Daftar Isi
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Setting the Scene for Actions in Algebra 5
Chapter 2: Examining Powers and Roots 17
Chapter 3: Ordering and Distributing: The Business of Algebra 25
Chapter 4: Factoring in the First and Second Degrees 33
Chapter 5: Broadening the Factoring Horizon 45
Chapter 6: Solving Linear Equations 57
Chapter 7: Tackling Second-Degree Quadratic Equations 73
Chapter 8: Expanding the Equation Horizon 89
Chapter 9: Reconciling Inequalities 105
Chapter 10: Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities 119
Chapter 11: Making Algebra Tell a Story 125
Chapter 12: Putting Geometry into Story Problems 137
Chapter 13: Grappling with Graphing 147
Chapter 14: Ten Warning Signs of Algebraic Pitfalls 163
Index 167
Tentang Penulis
Mary Jane Sterling is professor ofmathematics at Bradley University.She is the author of many booksincluding Algebra I For Dummies, 2nd Edition and Algebra Workbook For Dummies.
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