Algebra Made Easy: A Study Guide for Algebra 1 and 2

GREAT NEWS! I’m coming out with a new book called Precalculus Made Easy: A Study Guide for Precalc and Trig. Look for it in Spring/Summer! Why make math so difficult? It really can be explained in simple terms! Algebra Made Easy: A Study Guide for Algebra 1 and 2 is an important reference guide for common Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 topics, and includes both summaries and detailed examples, including many graphing calculator steps. The book gives an excellent overview of the topics in concise and simple terms, and presents the material in easy-to-reference tables. It’s a perfect compact companion for your Algebra classes! This proven method of providing summaries and examples has evolved from the author’s many years of tutoring all levels of math, and is based on the author’s web page mathhints.com. The book is also useful as a starting point for a SAT/ACT prep primer. Topics include: Introduction to Algebra Types of Numbers and Mathematical Notations Properties of Real Numbers, Factorization, Scientific Notation, and Fractions Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities Cartesian Coordinate System and Linear Equations Word Problems (Applications) Direct and Indirect Variation Exponents and Radicals Quadratics, including Completing the Square Factoring Quadratics and Finding Roots Quadratic Applications Complex/Imaginary Numbers Introduction to Functions: Domain and Range, Compositions, Extrema Inverses of Functions Absolute Value and Piecewise Functions Parent Functions (12 graphs and their characteristics) Transformations of Functions Using Regression in the Graphing Calculator Introduction to Polynomials Graphing Polynomials, including End Behavior and Multiplicity Finding Factors and Roots of Polynomials Solving Polynomials using Synthetic Division Introduction to Rational Functions Solving Rational Equations Solving Rational Inequalities Graphing Rational Functions Matrices, including Solving Systems with Matrices Conics: Circles, Parabolas, Ellipses, and Hyperbolas Exponential Functions Logarithmic Functions Sequences and Series (Arithmetic and Geometric) Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Probability (Counting Principles, Formulas) Binomial Expansion