"An Algebra Primer: What You Need to Know BEFORE You Can Solve for X" covers the most basic concepts necessary for an understanding of algebra. When students have trouble with algebra, it's usually because they don't understand these most basic concepts. As stated in Chapter 1, "Learning a new type of mathematics is a little like learning a new language. First, you need to familiarize yourself with the special signs, symbols, and terms that make up that language." Includes: Terms and Symbols You Need to Know Combining Like Terms Multiplying Terms Multiplying Expressions Division Factoring"