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Practical Algebra If you studied algebra years ago and now need a refresher course in order to use algebraic principles on the job, or if you're a student who needs an introduction to the subject, here's the perfect book for you. Practical Algebra is an easy and fun-to-use workout program that quickly puts you in command of all the basic concepts and tools of algebra. With the aid of practical, real-life examples and applications, you'll learn:
* The basic approach and application of algebra to problem solving
* The number system (in a much broader way than you have known it from arithmetic)
* Monomials and polynomials; factoring algebraic expressions; how to handle algebraic fractions; exponents, roots, and radicals; linear and fractional equations
* Functions and graphs; quadratic equations; inequalities; ratio, proportion, and variation; how to solve word problems, and more
Authors Peter Selby and Steve Slavin emphasize practical algebra throughout by providing you with techniques for solving problems in a wide range of disciplines--from engineering, biology, chemistry, and the physical sciences, to psychology and even sociology and business administration. Step by step, Practical Algebra shows you how to solve algebraic problems in each of these areas, then allows you to tackle similar problems on your own, at your own pace. Self-tests are provided at the end of each chapter so you can measure your mastery.
* The basic approach and application of algebra to problem solving
* The number system (in a much broader way than you have known it from arithmetic)
* Monomials and polynomials; factoring algebraic expressions; how to handle algebraic fractions; exponents, roots, and radicals; linear and fractional equations
* Functions and graphs; quadratic equations; inequalities; ratio, proportion, and variation; how to solve word problems, and more
Authors Peter Selby and Steve Slavin emphasize practical algebra throughout by providing you with techniques for solving problems in a wide range of disciplines--from engineering, biology, chemistry, and the physical sciences, to psychology and even sociology and business administration. Step by step, Practical Algebra shows you how to solve algebraic problems in each of these areas, then allows you to tackle similar problems on your own, at your own pace. Self-tests are provided at the end of each chapter so you can measure your mastery.
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With a ``learn-by-doing'' approach, it reviews and teaches elementary and some intermediate algebra. While rigorous enough to be used as a college or high school text, the format is reader friendly, particularly in this Second Edition, and clear enough to be used for self-study in a non-classroom environment. ``Pre-test'' material enables readers to target problem areas quickly and skip areas that are already well understood. Some new material has been added to the Second Edition and redundant or confusing material omitted. The first chapter has undergone major revision. Chapters feature ``post-tests'' for self-evaluation. Thousands of practice problems, questions and answers make this algebra review a unique and practical text.
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To achieve maximum benefit from this program you need to proceed logically from where you are now in your knowledge of mathematics to where you should be at the end of this program. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
To achieve maximum benefit from this program you need to proceed logically from where you are now in your knowledge of mathematics to where you should be at the end of this program. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Very Good,
By "jhadefoxx" (Elgin, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guide (Paperback)
I gave this book 4 stars because in order to give it 5; it would have to be perfect which means it would have to do the work for you, which this one does not. But it is very thorough and covers all of the topics starting from the incredibly simple to the extremely challenging. It builds up your knowledge in a straight forward manor as well as using humor. And let's face it, you need humor to get through 5 classes of math like I am facing. Seriously though, it is very thorough and it definitely requires that you work to be successful. But halfway through, I purchased the next book in the series and now, being on the last chapter, I have perused the list of books published by John Wiley & Sons to see how far I could go with their series and fortunately they have a good selection. So, if you are very looking for a thorough way to re-learn or refresh your mathematical skills, look no further.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Refresher Course -- Simplified, Painless Algebra,
By Frater V "The Truth is Absolutely Not Absolut... (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guide (Paperback)
Aside from the joking "mistake" on page 3, this book is a fantastic and well-written, concise, thorough explanation of Algebra, in Terms that do not fry your logic circuits.I am not entirely sure if someone could Teach Themselves Algebra, completely, with this book, but it is a Wonderful Refresher Course. Personally, I had to set College aside for a few years, due to working all the time. When my schedule finally became stable and reasonable, I realized two years had disappeared. So, I used this Study Guide to get myself back up to speed. Sure, I had all of my old notes, tests, quizzes and whatnot, but this book relieved the stress of matching-up chapters to notes and deciphering scribbled notes taken at light-speed. I simply sat-down with this practical study guide for several evenings and weekends, before diving back into college courses. This book helped jog my memory and get me back on track, quickly. It seems the Perfect choice for refreshing the Memory Chips, between High School and College--esp., for those who haven't had an Algebra course for several years. My synopsis of this great study guide is: This is a quick, Painless, way to Learn Algebra and Refresh your memory for college courses, or to use as a helpful study guide along with the College Texts and notes from class. This book is especially good for people who spend most of their time working, or studying for on-the-job certifications, as well as college courses. I assume it would be great for High School Students, as well.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Learning Tool,
By A Customer
This review is from: Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guide (Paperback)
I purchased this book to help me get through a college Algebra class. It was much more informative that the class textbook.The author practically saved my life in this class. There are plenty of explanations of the whys, hows and rules of Algebra. There are plenty of examples and practices. This book is very well laid out with great order of the topics covered. I will probably keep this book and pitch my $100 college textbook when the class is over.
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