A guide to intermediate algebra that explains what algebra is about. It shows you how to solve different kinds of problems that you'll find on your tests, step-by-step. It contains 885 worked problems, with each step in their solutions. It offers additional problems to let you test your skills. It includes instructions on using calculators. This description may be from another edition of this product.
As a student returning to calculus, after many years without touching the subject, I found that the hardest part for me was just going through the simple mechanics of algebra. Conceptually early calculus is not that difficult, but often to get the right answer it requires a lot of intricate algebraic manipulations. I found myself making easy mistakes and my calculus book less than helpful at refreshing the algebra I needed...
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This book, I must say, is very good companion for any high school or middle school students who want to master the subject. I like this intermediate algebra better than the elementary one--simply more interesting. But to well prepare yourself for college math/algebra, you only need this book: the most useful problem or resource book that I have ever read in English : Algebra: A study aid for self-education ASIN: B0007C0IUS...
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Best math-problem book I have come accross. The book does all different types of problems, and works them out step by step. Highly reccomended.
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This book was a great study guide to use when I took Intermediate Algebra last term. I used it a lot with homework assignments because it broke down problems into simpler terms. If you are looking for a good stusy guide, I reccommend this one.
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As a college math instructor, I bought this book to see if would be useful for students who struggle with math. I was completely impressed with the layout of this study guide! The Intermediate Algebra text by Schaum's explains every concept clearly and carefully, from basic solving of linear equations to graphing of lines and simplifying rational expressions. Many texts at this level do not bother to explain all the...
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