I've searched through this site but couldnt find a question like this, so i'm asking: How long does it take to learn algebra 1 and 2? I have 5 hours to dedicate to math per day. I know pre-algebra and now im studying Rational Expressions so you can guess my level of algebra, i'm in the beginning. Is it possible to learn algebra until the end of this year?
Obs: I'm studying by myself. I want to go to college by the next year (feeling a bit old btw but that is another story)
Many thanks for all who answer, God bless you all.
I'll be honest, it doesn't take that long. Do you have good fundamentals? Can you understand expressions and simplification? Those are practically the keys to understand Algebra I, geometry, and Algebra II. Everything in the first three classes (Algebra I, geometry, and Algebra II) is a lot of memorization until you begin to understand things. Then, it gets easier once you have the intuition to do this.
It seems like you also want to learn Precalculus as well. After you learn these, I would suggest you also look into the beginning of Precalculus while simultaneously exploring the basics of competition math. This will help you learn the applications/connections between the earlier levels, Precal, and the real world.
If you want to learn calculus, it won't be too difficult if, like I said earlier, you get the intuition. I'm not taking calculus right now (I'm in precal, but I taught myself calculus because it was fun) but online resources make it really easy to learn.
If your schedule is completely free, then I think it is possible to learn everything (Algebra I to Calculus) in one year. Also, in regards to resources Khan Academy may seem boring, but it works. There's a huge amount of practice problems that you can do, and the videos/communities are great if you have no idea what's going on. Obviously, there's also StackExchange :).