Introduction to Algebra: Designed for Use in Our Public Schools, by Pupils Not Having Sufficient Maturity to Enter at Once Upon the Author's - Hardcover

Edward Olney

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365185752 ISBN 13: 9780365185758

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Introduction to Algebra helps students bridge from arithmetic to algebra with a gentle, practical path.

This beginner-friendly edition is designed for public school pupils who are not yet ready for the author’s complete algebra. It introduces the language of algebra through familiar ideas, using letters to stand for numbers and guiding learners from simple calculations to основы of more formal reasoning.

This book emphasizes accessible steps, clear explanations, and plenty of examples. It aims to make algebra feel useful and engaging, so students can think logically and solve problems with confidence as they move toward more advanced topics.

• Learn how letters can represent numbers and how to read expressions like 3a or 4m.
• Explore basic operations, simple equations, and the idea of balancing an equation.
• See how to translate word problems into algebraic expressions and solve for unknowns.
• Develop a foundation for more advanced topics in college preparatory courses.

Ideal for readers beginning their study of algebra in school, and for teachers seeking a gentle introduction that can follow a public-school sequence.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365185752
• ISBN 13: 9780365185758
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 264