Introduction

CliffsNotes Algebra I Quick Review is designed to give a clear, concise, easy-to-use review of the basics of algebra. Introducing each topic, defining key terms, and carefully walking through each sample problem type in a step-by-step manner gives the student insight and understanding to important algebraic concepts.

The prerequisite to get the most out of this book is an understanding of the important concepts of basic math—working with fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers. CliffsNotes Algebra I Quick Review starts with a short review of pre-algebra (Chapters 1 and 2) to review some necessary background. The rest of the book (Chapters 3 through 13) focuses on the foundations of algebra.

Why You Need This Book

Can you answer “yes” to any of these questions?

• Do you need to review the fundamentals of algebra?

• Do you need a course supplement to Algebra I?

• Do you need a concise, comprehensive reference for algebraic concepts?

If so, then CliffsNotes Algebra I Quick Review is for you!

How to Use This Book

You can use this book in any way that fits your personal style for study and review—you decide what works best with your needs. You can either read the book from cover to cover or just look for the information you want and put it back on the shelf for later. Here are just a few ways you can search for topics:

• Look for areas of interest in the book’s table of contents or use the index to find specific topics.

• Flip through the book, looking for subject areas at the top of each page.

• Get a glimpse of what you’ll gain from a chapter by reading through the “Chapter Check-In” at the beginning of each chapter.

• Use the “Chapter Check-Out” at the end of each chapter to gauge your grasp of the important information you need to know.

• Test your knowledge more completely in the “Review Questions” and look for additional sources of information in the “Resource Center.”

• Use the glossary to find key terms fast. This book defines new terms and concepts where they first appear in the chapter. If a word is boldfaced, you can find a more complete definition in the book’s glossary.

• Or flip through the book until you find what you’re looking for—we organized this book to gradually build on key concepts.

Hundreds of Practice Questions Online!

Prepare for your next Algebra I quiz or test with hundreds of additional practice questions online. The questions are organized by this book’s chapter sections, so it’s easy to use the book and then quiz yourself online to make sure you know the subject. Go to www.cliffsnotes.com/go/quiz/algebra_i to test yourself anytime and find other free homework help.