Schaum's Outline of Elementary Algebra - Softcover

Rich, Barnett; Schmidt, Philip A.

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9780070522626: Schaum's Outline of Elementary Algebra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070522626 ISBN 13: 9780070522626

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1992

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This study guide makes algebra much easier to understand. It proves ideal for newcomers and also for those who want a quick, yet thorough review. Comprehension is accelerated and reinforced, and the applications of algebra made clear, through numerous problems with step-by-step solutions. Additional practice problems with answers let students measure their progress as they hone their skills.

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Master elementary algebra with Schaum's��the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams!

Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, use this book to:

Brush up before tests
Find answers fast
Study quickly and more effectively
Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks

Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format��without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's lets you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember��fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside you will find:

1,907 fully solved problems with step-by-step solutions
3,170 more practice problems
Clear explanations of elementary algebra
Skill-verifying practice drills at the end of each chapter

If you want top grades and thorough understanding of elementary algebra, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

Chapters include:

Reviewing Arithmetic
From Arithmetic to Algebra
Simple Equations and Their Solutions
Signed Numbers
Monomials and Polynomials
Equations of the First Degree in One Unknown
Formulas
Graphs of Linear Equations
Equations of First Degree in Two Unknowns
Problem Solving
Special Products and Factoring
Fractions
Roots and Radicals
Quadratic Equations in One Unknown
The Variable: Direct and Inverse Variation
Law of Pythagoras, Proportions, and Similar Triangles
Trigonometry
Introduction to Geometry

Plus Appendices including a Table of Approximate Square Roots and a Table of Natural Trigonometric Functions

About the Author:

Philip A. Schmidt, Ph.D., has a B.S. from Brooklyn College (with a major in Mathematics), an M.A. in Mathematics, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics education from Syracuse University. He is Dean of the School of Education at SUNY College at New Paltz. He is author of 3000 Solved Problems in Precalculus and 2500 Solved Problems in College Algebra and Trigonometry as well as numerous journal articles.

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