Algebra Essentials

by David A. Santos, Olgha Davis

Overview

Designed for the person who needs to learn algebra as a prerequisite for further study or for a refresher course before moving on, the book covers all of the basic algebra concepts such as variables, equations, quadratic equations, factoring algebraic expressions, exponents, roots, radicals, and more. It includes numerous step by step examples and practice exercises that help the reader to understand the topics in a “self-study” format, designed for those who are uncomfortable with mathematics. The companion disc includes self-correcting exercises and all the figures from the text. Instructor resources available for use in course adoptions.

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FEATURES:

•Presents basic concepts in an easy to understand style, designed for those who are uncomfortable with mathematics

•Provides hundreds of step by step examples and practice exercises that help the reader to understand the topics in a “self-study” format

•Includes a companion disc with self-correcting exercises and all the figures from the text


BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Part I. First Impressions. Why Study Algebra? Part II. Arithmetic Review. Arithmetic Operations. Part III. Algebraic Operations. Addition and Subtraction. Multiplication. Division. Part IV. Equations. Linear Equations in One Variable Expressions. Quadratic Equations in One Variable. Expressions. Part V. Inequalities. Linear Inequalities. Appendices. Review Exercises. Answers Keys. Theorems, Corollaries, & Proofs. Key Words. Index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781937585341
Publisher:	Mercury Learning & Information
Publication date:	03/09/2016
Series:	MyMath Essentials
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	180
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

David A. Santos (late) held a PhD from the University of Michigan and was an instructor at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Olgha Davis has served as an adjunct instructor at Wake Technical Community College (NC). She holds degrees in biomedical engineering from Boston University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Editorial Reviews

Simplicity overshadows every aspect of this math self-help publication. Students who need to brush up on their algebra skills can explore pages of math problems and corresponding answer sets. . .The book and CD-ROM are pleasantly priced, and will be most ideal for community college students.
—K. L. Swetland, University of South Carolina Upstate

Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers.

Choice

Simplicity overshadows every aspect of this math self-help publication. Students who need to brush up on their algebra skills can explore pages of math problems and corresponding answer sets. . .The book and CD-ROM are pleasantly priced, and will be most ideal for community college students.
—K. L. Swetland, University of South Carolina Upstate

Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers.

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