Textbook in PDF format Algebra gives you a solid foundation to enable you to move on to more complicated subjects in mathematics. Algebra I For Dummies gently introduces you to Algebra I, starting with a review of the basics -- getting you comfortable with negative and positive numbers before wading into fractions, decimals, exponents, radicals, and in which order to complete operations. From there, you tackle prime numbers, distribution, and equations (linear and quadratic). Finally, you get to the answer of that all-too-common question, "When will I ever use this in real life?" You'll learn how to apply algebra to everyday situations (really!) and discover that story problems truly reflect the real problems of life