Algebra Designed for Understanding Elementary Algebra (Algebra 1) utilizes a clear, conversational, engaging approach to teach your student Algebra through practical, real-life application! Your high school student will discover concepts and applications for themselves and develop a deep understanding of the material. This unique instructional approach to math means your student: Develops a lasting understanding of Algebra concepts Interacts with concepts using real-world examples, ensuring they’ll know exactly how to apply the material they are learning to real-life and other academic subjects Is prepared to take their understanding of Algebraic concepts outside the math textbook and successfully apply them to everyday life Makes concepts their own Is equipped with an understanding of the foundational mathematical concepts of Algebra—and once a student truly understands the concepts in Algebra, they are equipped & prepared for all higher math & sciences! Elementary Algebra Student Text Features: Full Color Illustrations 17 sections, covering functions and graphs, integers, rational numbers, exponents, polynomials, factoring, fractions, and more. Set II exercise solutions provided in back of text Flexible based on focus & intensity of the course Set I exercises review ideas & concepts from previous lessons to provide ongoing application of material. Set II exercises allow student to apply material from the new lesson Set III exercises (provided in Teacher’s Guide - sold separately) provide additional practice for material learned in the new lesson Set IV exercises challenge students who are excelling and can also be used for extra credit Table of Contents Foreword A Letter to the Student Introduction: A Number Trick 1. Fundamental Operations 2. Functions and Graphs 3. The Integers 4. The Rational Numbers 5. Equations In One Variable 6. Equations In Two Variables 7. Simultaneous Equations 8. Exponents Midterm Review 9. Polynomials 10. Factoring 11. Fractions 12. Square Roots 13. Quadratic Equations 14. The Real Numbers 15. Fractional Equations 16. Inequalities 17. Number Sequences Final Review Answers to the Set II Exercises Index