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Marshall, Jason.
Algebra -- Instruction and study.
Algebra -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Algebra.
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The math dude's
quick
and
dirty
guide
to
algebra
/ Jason Marshall.
by
Marshall, Jason.
St. Martin's Griffin, 2011.
Call #:
512 M368m
Subjects
Algebra
-- Instruction and study.
Algebra
-- Problems, exercises, etc.
Algebra
.
Series
Quick
and
dirty
tips.
ISBN:
9780312569563 (pbk.)
0312569564 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
Quick
and
dirty
guide
to
algebra
Guide
to
algebra
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
484 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Prologue: Why math isn't an awful nerd -- Basic number properties -- Basic arithmetic -- Let the game begin! -- Looking for patterns in numbers -- Exponents and perfect squares -- A surprising sequence of numbers --
pt. I: What is
algebra
, really? -- ch. 1. Taking
algebra
to the streets -- The secret
algebra
you've already been doing -- Using variables -- Writing equations -- What's the point of
algebra
? -- Square roots -- The Pythagorean Theorem -- Why
algebra
matters in the real world --
Algebra
in your backyard -- How to make a graph -- Challenge problems -- ch. 2.
Algebra
basics -- What are variables? -- How do variables work? -- What are algebraic expressions? -- The order of operations -- Practice problem -- Intro to equations -- Halftime recap -- How you should think about equations -- How to solve an equation -- How to solve an
algebra
problem --
pt. II: Understanding
algebra
better -- ch. 3. Walk the number line -- A brief history of numbers --
Algebra
and decimal numbers --
Algebra
and the number line -- Absolute values -- Number boot camp -- Linear equations -- How to solve single variable linear equations -- Linear equations with absolute values -- How to solve absolute value equations -- Linear inequalities -- How to solve linear inequalities -- ch .4. Arithmetic 2.0 : math with variables, exponents, and roots -- Arithmetic 1.0 : preparing for
algebra
-- Doing arithmetic with "real" numbers -- Arithmetic 2.0 (here comes the
algebra
) -- How to simplify expressions -- Math properties -- How to combine like terms -- Exponentiation -- Roots -- Exponentiation and roots combined -- Irrational exponents -- Can you remind me of the point of
algebra
? -- Final exam --
pt. III: Solving
algebra
problems -- ch. 5. Polynomials, functions, and beyond -- What are polynomials? -- Evaluating polynomials -- Functions -- Visualizing polynomial functions -- How to solve problems with polynomials -- How to find and write the equations of lines -- Equations of horizontal and vertical lines -- Systems of equations -- How to solve a system of equations -- Systems of inequalities -- How to solve a system of inequalities -- Challenge problem #1 -- Final exam -- ch. 6. The root of the problem -- Challenge problem #2 -- Roots of polynomials -- Factoring polynomials -- How to factor polynomials -- Solving quadratic equations -- Challenge problem #3 -- Game over? -- Final exam.
Summary:
"A plane leaves New York going 400 m.p.h. Another plane leaves Los Angeles going 350 m.p.h...Yikes! Those dreaded word problems have instilled math phobia in generations of students. Now, The Math Dude is here to take the agony out of
algebra
. In The Math Dude's
Quick
and
Dirty
Guide
to
Algebra
, Jason Marshall, host of the top ranked Math Dude podcast, kicks things off with a short, basic-training course to review simple math principles you'll need to get started. Once you've mastered the key concepts, you'll be ready to move on to the main event: understanding
algebra
. Whether discussing polynomials or giving step-by-step instruction on how to use order of operations to solve equations, Jason's clear, easy to- follow explanations and relevant, real-world examples will have even the most math-averse student basking in an a-ha moment. The book is also loaded with test-taking tips,
quick
and
dirty
math memory tricks, and advice for avoiding common mistakes that will help the lessons stick for years (and tests) to come. The bottom line is this:
Algebra
is the basic math that underlies most of everyday life. The Math Dude connects the dots and shows you that you already know a lot more than you think"-- Provided by publisher.
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