How can I self-teach physics with only an 8th grade math education?

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I am a high school student interested in physics and cosmology, but only have a math education that goes up to 8th grade (linear equations, just real simple stuff) I think I'm pretty goodarn at self teaching and want to get some books so I can work my way up to understandino physics.
 
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The number one reccomended math books to create a foundation for any math/science future are the, Art of Problem Solving by Lehoczky/Rusczyk. http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/contests.php. Buying the first and second volume together with the solution books was the BEST investment for my education I had ever made. I am currently a senior in high school and I wish somebody told me about these books earlier in my life.
 
brenneng said:
I am a high school student interested in physics and cosmology, but only have a math education that goes up to 8th grade (linear equations, just real simple stuff)

You should think of the math needed as part of learning the Physics. This book, for example, covers math through grade 12:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387967877/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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brenneng said:
I am a high school student interested in physics and cosmology, but only have a math education that goes up to 8th grade (linear equations, just real simple stuff) I think I'm pretty goodarn at self teaching and want to get some books so I can work my way up to understandino physics.

The number one reccomended math books to create a foundation for any math/science future are the, Art of Problem Solving by Lehoczky/Rusczyk. http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Store/contests.php. Buying the first and second volume together with the solution books was the BEST investment for my education I had ever made. I am currently a senior in high school and I wish somebody told me about these books earlier in my life.