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Algebra Exposed
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Danica McKellar, an actress who graduated summa cum laude from U. C. L. A. with a B. S. in mathematics, has written a supplement to an elementary algebra course. She covers variables; algebraic expressions; rational expressions; operations on algebraic expressions; linear equations; absolute value equations; absolute value inequalities; function notation; equations of lines; systems of linear equations; solving word problems involving rates, percents, and mixtures; exponents; square roots; polynomials; operations on polynomials; solving quadratic equations by factoring, by completing the square, and by using the Quadratic Formula; and the discriminant of a quadratic equation. She includes testimonials from women who once struggled with mathematics, worked hard, and now find themselves using mathematics in their jobs. She also includes advice about how to control your feelings and avoid distractions, among other things.