Designed for the person who needs to learn algebra as a prerequisite for
further study or for a refresher course before moving on, the book
covers all of the basic algebra concepts such as variables, equations,
quadratic equations, factoring algebraic expressions, exponents, roots,
radicals, and more. It includes numerous step by step examples and
practice exercises that help the reader to understand the topics in a
"self-study" format, designed for those who are uncomfortable with
mathematics. The companion disc includes self-correcting exercises and
all the figures from the text. Instructor resources available for use in
course adoptions.
eBook Customers Companion files are available for downloading with
order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at
info@merclearning.com.
FEATURES:
-Presents basic concepts in an easy to understand style, designed for
those who are uncomfortable with mathematics
-Provides hundreds of step by step examples and practice exercises that
help the reader to understand the topics in a "self-study" format
-Includes a companion disc with self-correcting exercises and all the
figures from the text
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Part I. First Impressions. Why Study Algebra? Part II. Arithmetic
Review. Arithmetic Operations. Part III. Algebraic Operations. Addition
and Subtraction. Multiplication. Division. Part IV. Equations. Linear
Equations in One Variable Expressions. Quadratic Equations in One
Variable. Expressions. Part V. Inequalities. Linear Inequalities.
Appendices. Review Exercises. Answers Keys. Theorems, Corollaries, &
Proofs. Key Words. Index.
