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Signed numbers -- Grouping symbols and their removal -- Solving first-degree equations -- A special type of equation: the fractional equation -- Another special type of equation: the literal equation -- Applied problems -- Positive integral exponents -- Negative exponents -- Division of powers -- Review of fractions: addition and subtraction -- Review of fractions: multiplication and division; complex fractions -- Square roots and radicals -- Fractional exponents -- Simplifying expressions with fractional exponents -- Additional practice with exponents -- Multiplication of monomials and polynomials -- Division of polynomials -- Factoring polynomials -- Factoring a special binomial -- Factoring (continued) -- Solving quadratic equations --Solving quadratic equations (continued) -- Graphing linear equations in two variables -- Graphing quadratic equations -- Functions -- Solving systems of equations -- Solving systems of equations (continued) -- Solving inequalities: first-degree -- Absolute value equations, inequalities, and graphs -- Logarithms -- Right triangles

"Set up as a workbook, Forgotten Algebra contains 32 units, starting with signed numbers, symbols and first-degree equations and progressing to include logarithms and right triangles. ... This fourth edition has been expanded to include step-by-step solutions for all exercises"--P. [4] of cover

"Topics covered include: definitions and symbols, first-degree equations, second degree equations, operations with functions, systems of equations-- and more"--P. [1] of cover