Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: The Questions 5
Chapter 1: Signing on with Signed Numbers 7
Chapter 2: Recognizing Algebraic Properties and Notation 13
Chapter 3: Working with Fractions and Decimals 17
Chapter 4: Making Exponential Expressions and Operations More Compatible 23
Chapter 5: Raking in Radicals 29
Chapter 6: Creating More User-Friendly Algebraic Expressions 35
Chapter 7: Multiplying by One or More Terms 41
Chapter 8: Dividing Algebraic Expressions 47
Chapter 9: Factoring Basics 53
Chapter 10: Factoring Binomials 57
Chapter 11: Factoring Quadratic Trinomials 61
Chapter 12: Other Factoring Techniques 65
Chapter 13: Solving Linear Equations 69
Chapter 14: Taking on Quadratic Equations 73
Chapter 15: Solving Polynomials with Powers Three and Higher 79
Chapter 16: Reining in Radical and Absolute Value Equations 83
Chapter 17: Making Inequalities More Fair 87
Chapter 18: Using Established Formulas 93
Chapter 19: Using Formulas in Geometric Story Problems 99
Chapter 20: Tackling Traditional Story Problems 105
Chapter 21: Graphing Basics 111
Chapter 22: Using the Algebra of Lines 117
Chapter 23: Other Graphing Topics 121
Part II: The Answers 125
Chapter 24: Answers 127
Index 425