Dr. Math Explains Algebra: Learning Algebra Is Easy! Just Ask Dr. Math!

Introduction.

Part 1: Linear Equations.

1. Linear Expressions and Equations.

2. Slope, Intercepts, and Slope-Intercept Form.

3. Graphing Linear Equations.

Resources on the Web.

Part 2: Systems of Equations.

1. Simultaneous Equations.

2. Graphing Simultaneous Equations.

3. Inconsistent and Dependent Systems.

Resources on the Web.

Part 3: Polynomials.

1. Monomials and Polynomials.

2. Simplifying Polynomials.

3. Adding and Subtracting Polynomials.

4. Multiplying Polynomials.

5. Patterns in Polynomials.

6. Dividing Polynomials.

Resources on the Web.

Part 4: Factoring.

1. Prime, Composite, and Square Numbers.

2. Factoring Monomials.

3. Factoring Polynomials.

4. Factoring the Difference of Two Squares.

Resources on the Web.

Part 5: Quadratic Equations.

1. Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions.

2. Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring.

3. Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing.

4. Solving Quadratic Equations by Taking Square Roots.

5. Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square.

6. The Quadratic Formula.

Resources on the Web.

Glossary.

Index.