Part one. 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 two. 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 three. 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 four. Applying algebra. Taking measure with formulas -- Formulating for profit and pleasure -- Sorting out story problems -- Going visual : graphing -- Lining up graphs of lines.
Part five. The part of tens. The ten best ways to void pitfalls -- The ten most famous equations.
Summary
"Common operations you'll encounter in algebra; lessons on solving linear and quadratic equations; how to apply algebra in your everyday life"--Cover.