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Algebra that connects to everyday life, with plenty of practice and clear, step-by-step guidance.
This classic high‑school text aims to make algebra meaningful by tying the elements to real situations, using diagrams and a wide variety of problems.
The book builds a logical path from arithmetic to algebra, emphasizing clear thinking and accurate expression. It offers many exercises, with extra hints for tougher problems, and notes how topics can be omitted or reserved for teachers to tailor the course.- Extensive problem sets that reinforce core skills and gradually increase difficulty
- Early coverage of key ideas like literal numbers, simple equations, and negative numbers
- Factoring introduced alongside multiplication to show their close relationship
- Use of tables and an emphasis on practical techniques for handling surds, radicals, and roots
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an approachable introduction to algebra and serves as a solid stepping stone for those needing a firm understanding of its core concepts. Written with the beginner in mind, the author adeptly uses real-life examples to illustrate algebraic principles for easy comprehension. Centered on the building blocks of algebra, such as the literal number and the simple equation, the book's early chapters cover fundamental rules for solving equations, the addition and subtraction of like terms, and more complex operations like factoring, division, fractions, and exponents. Later chapters progress to more advanced topics such as systems of equations, inequalities, and quadratic equations. While other books may bog readers down in complex formulas, this one skillfully guides them through algebraic processes with a practical touch. With its comprehensive coverage and straightforward approach, this book effectively bridges the gap between arithmetic and higher-level math, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to master the basics of algebra. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332597093_0
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