Algebra I

Introduction

Part 1: Starting off with the basics

Assembling your tools

Assigning signs: positive and negative numbers

Figuring out fractions and dealing with decimals

Exploring exponents and raising radicals

Doing operations in order and checking your answers

Part 2: Figuring out factoring

Working with numbers in their prime

Sharing the fun: distribution

Getting to first base with factoring

Getting the second degree

Factoring special cases

Part 3: Working equations

Establishing ground rules for solving equations

Solving linear equations

Taking a crack at quadratic equations

Distinguishing equations with distinctive powers

Rectifying inequalities

Part 4: Appling algebra

Taking measure with formulas

Formulating for profit and pleasure

Sorting out story problems

Going visual: graphing

Lining up graphs of lines

Part 5: The part of tens

The ten best ways to avoid pitfalls

The ten best ways to enter algebraic expressions into your device.