Math-U-See Algebra 1
Math-U-See Algebra 1 builds on Pre-Algebra with a full first-year algebra course. Students learn to graph lines, solve simultaneous equations, and work with exponents and polynomials — with the same build-write-say method making abstract algebra concrete.
Lessons taught & reviewed by Nicole Thomas · Updated October 2026
What Math-U-See Algebra 1 Covers
- Commutative, associative, and distributive properties
- Solving equations with one or more unknowns
- Graphing lines, slope, and the slope-intercept formula
- Simultaneous equations
- Exponents and square roots
- Adding, multiplying, and factoring polynomials
- Unit multipliers and conversions
Math-U-See Algebra 1 Table of Contents
Algebra 1: Legacy Edition teaches all basic algebra concepts. These include basic properties, solving equations (including simultaneous equations), coin problems, exponents and square roots, scientific notation, unit multipliers, and metric conversions. Graphing lines is covered in detail, and graphing conic sections is introduced.
35 lessons
First 20 lessons now — more on the way
Lesson 1·Commutative and Associative Properties
Available nowLesson 2·Order of Operations and Absolute Value
Available nowLesson 3·Solving for an Unknown with One Variable
Available nowLesson 4·Distributive Property
Available nowLesson 5·Number Lines and Cartesian Coordinates
Available nowLesson 6·Graphing a Line
Available nowLesson 7·Slope-Intercept Formula
Available nowLesson 8·Graphing a Line from the Slope-Intercept Formula
Available nowLesson 9·Graphing Parallel Lines and the Standard Equation of a Line
Available nowLesson 10·Graphing Perpendicular Lines
Available nowLesson 11·Finding the Slope-Intercept Formula with Different Givens
Available nowLesson 12·Graphing Inequalities
Available nowLesson 13·Solving Simultaneous Equations by Graphing
Available nowLesson 14·Solving Simultaneous Equations by Substitution
Available nowLesson 15·Solving Simultaneous Equations by Elimination
Available nowLesson 16·Coin Problems
Available nowLesson 17·Consecutive Integers
Available nowLesson 18·Multiplication and Division with Exponents
Available nowLesson 19·Negative Exponents and Raising Exponents to a Power
Available nowLesson 20·Addition and Multiplication of Polynomials
Available nowLesson 21·Factor Polynomials
Lesson 22·Factor Trinomials with Coefficients
Lesson 23·Factor Trinomials with Negative Numbers
Lesson 24·Square Roots and Dividing Polynomials
Lesson 25·Difference of Two Squares and Oriental Squares
Lesson 26·Repeated Factoring of Polynomials
Lesson 27·Solving Equations with Factoring
Lesson 28·Unit Multipliers
Lesson 29·Square Unit Multipliers
Lesson 30·Metric Conversions
Lesson 31·Fractional Exponents
Lesson 32·Significant Digits and Scientific Notation
Lesson 33·Bases Other Than Ten
Lesson 34·Graphing a Circle and an Ellipse
Lesson 35·Graphing a Parabola and a Hyperbola
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Nicole's video lessons follow the publisher's books, so you'll work from your own copy of the Algebra 1 materials alongside the videos. Our textbooks page shows exactly what you'll need and where to buy each piece.
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