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The Algebra Guide covers algebra in all its various forms (and disguises) on the GMAT, helping you master both fundamental techniques and nuanced strategies for solving algebraic problems.

ISBN: 978-1-935707-62-2

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Chapter by Chapter

  1. PEDMAS

    Subtraction of Expressions; Fraction Bars as Grouping Symbols

  2. Linear Equations

    Expressions vs. Equations; Solving One-Variable Equations; Simultaneous Equations: Solving by Substitution; Simultaneous Equations: Solving by Combination; Simultaneous Equations: Three Equations; Absolute Value Equations

  3. Exponents

    All About the Base; Combining Exponential Terms with Common Bases; Factoring Out a Common Term; Equations with Exponents; Same Base or Same Exponent

  4. Roots

    A Square Root Has Only One Value; Roots and Fractional Exponents; Simplifying a Root; Imperfect vs. Perfect Squares; Simplifying Roots of Imperfect Squares; Memorize: Squares and Square Roots; Memorize: Cubes and Cube Roots

  5. Quadratic Equations

    Factoring Quadratic Equations; Disguised Quadratics; Taking the Square Root; Going in Reverse: Use FOIL; Using FOIL with Square Roots; One-Solution Quadratics; Zero in the Denominator: Undefined; The Three Special Products

  6. Formulas

    Plug-In Formulas; Strange Symbol Formulas; Formulas with Unspecified Amounts; Sequence Formulas; Recursive Sequences; Sequence Problems: Alternate Method; Sequences and Patterns

  7. Inequalities

    Much Like Equations, With One Big Exception; Combining Equalities: Line ‘Em Up!; Manipulating Compound Inequalities; Combining Inequalities: Add ‘Em Up!; Inequalities and Absolute Value; Square-Rooting Inequalities

  8. Algebra Strategies

    Data Sufficiency Basics; What Does “Sufficient“ Mean?; The DS Process; Putting it All Together; Putting it All Together (Again); Combos; Combos and Special Products; Combos and Equations; Mismatch Problems; Inequalities and Data Sufficiency; Testing Inequality Cases; Fractions, Exponents, & Roots; Replacing Variables with Numbers

  9. Extra Equations Strategies

    Complex Absolute Value Equations; Integer Constraints; Multiplying or Dividing Two Equations; Quadratic Formula; Using Conjugates to Rationalize Denominators

  10. Extra Functions Strategies

    Numerical Substitution; Variable Substitution; Compound Functions; Functions with Unknown Constants; Function Graphs; Common Function Types; Uncommon Function Types

  11. Extra Inequalities Strategies

    a. Optimization Problems; Reciprocals of Inequalities; Squaring Inequalities

  12. Appendix A: Official Guide Problem Sets

    Official Guide Problem Sets; Problem Solving set; Data Sufficiency Set

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