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Topics covered in Barron's E-Z Algebra include general rules for dealing with numbers, equations, negative numbers and integers, fractions and rational numbers, exponents, roots and real numbers, algebraic expressions, functions, graphs, systems of two equations, quadratic equations, circles, ellipses, parabolas, polynomials, numerical series, permutations, combinations, the binomial formula, proofs by mathematical induction, exponential functions and logarithms, simultaneous equations and matrices, and imaginary numbers. Exercises follow each chapter with answers at the end of the book. Copyright......Page 3 CONTENTS......Page 4 Introduction......Page 8 Rules of Behavior for Numbers......Page 12 Equations......Page 31 Negative Numbers and Integers......Page 47 Fractions and Rational Numbers......Page 60 Exponents......Page 81 Roots and Real Numbers......Page 97 Algebraic Expressions......Page 112 Functions......Page 127 Graphs......Page 143 Systems of Two Equations......Page 183 Quadratic Equations......Page 204 Circles, Ellipses, and Parabolas......Page 231 Polynomials......Page 266 Exponential Functions and Logarithms......Page 296 Simultaneous Equations and Matrices......Page 318 Series......Page 358 Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Formula......Page 375 Proofs by Mathematical Induction......Page 389 Imaginary Numbers......Page 397 Answers to Exercises......Page 415 Glossary......Page 463 Appendix: Note About Rounding......Page 467 Appendix: Computers......Page 469 Index......Page 472 Back Cover......Page 484 Rules of behavior for numbers Equations Negative numbers and integers Fractions and rational numbers Exponents Roots and real numbers Algebraic expressions Functions Graphs Systems of two equations Quadratic equations Circles, ellipses, and parabolas Polynomials Exponential functions and logarithms Simultaneous equations and matrices Series Permutations, combinations, and the binomial formula Proofs by mathematical induction Imgainary numbers. Always study with the most up-to-date prep! Look for Barron's The Easy Way , Sixth Edition, ISBN 9781438012131, on sale September 3, 2019. Publisher's Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitles included with the product. Explains the principles of algebra, and includes practice exercises, answers, and model problems, covering equations, negative numbers and integers, fractions and rational numbers, exponents, roots and real numbers, algebraic expressions, functions, graphs, polynomials, permutations, and more