Understanding Intermediate Algebra : A Course for College Students (Sixth Edition with CD-ROM) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Hirsch, Lewis R.; Goodman, Arthur

ISBN 10: 0534417957 / ISBN 13: 9780534417956

Published by Cengage Learning, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Intermediate Algebra : A Course for College Students (Sixth Edition with CD-ROM) (Available Titles CengageNOW)
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534417957
• ISBN 13: 9780534417956
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Lewis Hirsch and Arthur Goodman strongly believe that students can understand what they are learning in algebra and why. The authors meticulously explain why things are done in a certain way, illustrate how and why concepts are related and demonstrate how 'new' topics are actually new applications of concepts already learned. The authors introduce topics at an elementary level and return to them at increasing levels of complexity. Their gradual introduction of concepts, rules, and definitions through a wealth of illustrative examples - both numerical and algebraic - helps students compare and contrast related ideas and understand the sometimes subtle distinctions among a variety of situations. Through this learning this author team carefully prepares students to succeed in higher-level mathematics.

About the Authors

Lewis Hirsch (Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University) currently teaches in the mathematics department at Rutgers University. Dr. Hirsch teaches both developmental mathematics and higher level courses such as college algebra and pre-calculus. His experiences in the classroom make him committed to properly preparing students in lower-level courses so they can succeed in for credit courses, and this is reflected in the way he writes his textbooks.

Dr. Arthur Goodman (Ph.D., Yeshiva University) currently teaches in the mathematics department at Queens College of the City University of New York. Dr. Goodman takes great pride in the mathematical accuracy and in depth explanation in all of his textbooks.