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General Algebra Lessons
- Start with an Introduction to Algebra.
- Absolute Value
- Direct Variation
- Distributive Property
- Dividing by Zero
- Exponents and Negative Exponents
- Fractions
- Factoring Numbers and the Greatest Common Factor
- Imaginary Numbers
- Mean, Median, and Mode
- Order of Operations
- Percentages
- Proportions and Ratios
- Rational Numbers
- Scientific Notation
Simplifying and Solving Equations
- Combining Like Terms to simplify your expressions.
- Multiplying Polynomials
- The Quadratic Formula is one way to solve certain equations.
- Substitution allows you to replace an unknown with a known.
- Systems of Linear Equations - Solve for more than one variable.
- Solving Systems of Inequalities - Like before, but with less-than and greater-thans.
- Systems of Equations With More Than Two Variables - Why not keep going?
- Using FOIL to multiply two expressions.
- Finding Roots
- Completing the Square In Circle Equations - A more advanced subject.
Functions
- What are Functions?
- Domain and Range describe the input and output.
- Exponential Functions add exponents to the function.
Graphing Equations and Inequalities
- Linear Equations are straight lines.
- Asymptotes are approached but not reached.
- Finding Asymptotes
- Finding Horizontal Asymptotes
- Compute the Length of a Line Segment
- Express an equation in Point Slope Form.
- Find the distance between two points
- Midpoint Formula
Rational Functions
- Rational Functions
- Addition and Subtraction of Rational Functions
- Division of Rational Functions
- Multiplication of Rational Functions
Other Algebra Topics
Recent Algebra Questions
Algebra Formulas
Here are some of the most commonly used formulas in algebra.
Laws of Exponents
- \(a^ma^n=a^{m+n}\)
- \((a*b)^m=a^mb^m\)
- \((a^m)^n=a^{mn}\)
- \(a^{\frac{m}{n}}=\sqrt[n]{a^m}\)
- \(a^0=1\)
- \(\frac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m-n}\)
- \(a^{-m}=\frac{1}{a^m}\)
Quadratic Formula
For an equation of the form \(ax^2+bx+c=0\), you can solve for x using the Quadratic Formula:
$$ x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a} $$Binomial Theorem
- \((a+b)^1= a + b\)
- \((a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2\)
- \((a+b)^3=a^3+3a^2b+3ab^2+b^3\)
- \((a+b)^4=a^4+4a^3b+6a^2b^2+4ab^3+b^4\)
Difference of Squares
- \(a^2-b^2=(a-b)(a+b)\)
Rules of Zero
- \(\frac{0}{x} = 0\text{, where }x \neq 0.\)
- \(a^0=1\)
- \(0^a=0\)
- \(a*0 = 0\)
- \(\frac{a}{0}\text{ is undefined (you can't do it)}\)
Algebra Examples:
I've always found that working example problems is the best way to understand a new subject. If you've had trouble grasping a new algebra concept, the best solution might be to work your way through a series of example problems. I've tried to compile some links for example problems you can solve.
Intermediate Algebra Example Problems -- some extra selections sorted by subject matter to illustrate each concept in more detail.
Analyze Math Algebra 1 Tutorial -- A standard tutorial that focuses heavily on worked-out examples, including these problems.
Further Help
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Remind yourself how to find the domain and range of a function.