Perhaps no subject strikes so much fear in the hearts of high school and college students as algebra, the complex but mandatory math discipline that seems to bear little relevance to everyday life. Starting with the very basics and reinforcing concepts with practice and tips along the way, Idiot's Guides: Algebra I makes a complex subject easier to grasp and helps students and adult learners clear the hurdle that can stand between them and their academic goals. With Common Core instruction in mind, readers get: 0́4 A natural transition from basic math to algebra, with a review of relevant concepts and operations. 0́4 An introduction to linear equations and functions, including graphing and inequalities. 0́4 Explanations of how to solve absolute-value equations and radical equations. 0́4 Instructions on how to perform operations on polynomials, and factoring. 0́4 An exploration of how to work with quadratic equations and quadratic functions; and rational expressions, equations, and functions. 0́4 Special sidebars pointing out the reasoning behind the techniques, which is an essential part of Common Core instruction. 0́4 Separate workbook section of extra Algebra practice problems-like getting two books in one!