
Practical Algebra
A Self-Teaching Guide
Wiley (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 2. July 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-471-53012-1 (ISBN)
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Description
Practical Algebra If you studied algebra years ago and now need arefresher course in order to use algebraic principles on the job,or if you're a student who needs an introduction to the subject,here's the perfect book for you. Practical Algebra is an easy andfun-to-use workout program that quickly puts you in command of allthe basic concepts and tools of algebra. With the aid of practical,real-life examples and applications, you'll learn:
* The basic approach and application of algebra to problemsolving
* The number system (in a much broader way than you have known itfrom arithmetic)
* Monomials and polynomials; factoring algebraic expressions; howto handle algebraic fractions; exponents, roots, and radicals;linear and fractional equations
* Functions and graphs; quadratic equations; inequalities; ratio,proportion, and variation; how to solve word problems, andmore
Authors Peter Selby and Steve Slavin emphasize practical algebrathroughout by providing you with techniques for solving problems ina wide range of disciplines--from engineering, biology, chemistry,and the physical sciences, to psychology and even sociology andbusiness administration. Step by step, Practical Algebra shows youhow to solve algebraic problems in each of these areas, then allowsyou to tackle similar problems on your own, at your own pace.Self-tests are provided at the end of each chapter so you canmeasure your mastery.
* The basic approach and application of algebra to problemsolving
* The number system (in a much broader way than you have known itfrom arithmetic)
* Monomials and polynomials; factoring algebraic expressions; howto handle algebraic fractions; exponents, roots, and radicals;linear and fractional equations
* Functions and graphs; quadratic equations; inequalities; ratio,proportion, and variation; how to solve word problems, andmore
Authors Peter Selby and Steve Slavin emphasize practical algebrathroughout by providing you with techniques for solving problems ina wide range of disciplines--from engineering, biology, chemistry,and the physical sciences, to psychology and even sociology andbusiness administration. Step by step, Practical Algebra shows youhow to solve algebraic problems in each of these areas, then allowsyou to tackle similar problems on your own, at your own pace.Self-tests are provided at the end of each chapter so you canmeasure your mastery.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-53012-1 (9780471530121)
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PETER SELBY (deceased) was Director of Educational Technology atMan Factors Associates, a human factors engineering consultingfirm. He is the author of two other self-teaching guides: QuickAlgebra Review: A Self-Teaching Guide and Geometry and Trigonometryfor Calculus: A Self-Teaching Guide, both published by Wiley.
STEVE SLAVIN, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Economics at UnionCounty College, Cranford, New Jersey. He has written over 300newspaper and magazine articles, and is the author of four otherbooks, including All the Math You ll Ever Need: A Self-TeachingGuide and Economics: A Self-Teaching Guide, both published byWiley.
STEVE SLAVIN, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Economics at UnionCounty College, Cranford, New Jersey. He has written over 300newspaper and magazine articles, and is the author of four otherbooks, including All the Math You ll Ever Need: A Self-TeachingGuide and Economics: A Self-Teaching Guide, both published byWiley.
Author
Man Factors, Inc., San Diego, California
Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey
Content
Some Basic Concepts.
The Number System.
Monomials and Polynomials.
Special Products and Factoring.
Fractions.
Exponents, Roots, and Radicals.
Linear and Fractional Equations and Formulas.
Functions and Graphs.
Quadratic Equations.
Inequalities.
Ratio, Proportion, and Variation.
Solving Everyday Problems.
A Parting Word.
Appendix.
Index.
The Number System.
Monomials and Polynomials.
Special Products and Factoring.
Fractions.
Exponents, Roots, and Radicals.
Linear and Fractional Equations and Formulas.
Functions and Graphs.
Quadratic Equations.
Inequalities.
Ratio, Proportion, and Variation.
Solving Everyday Problems.
A Parting Word.
Appendix.
Index.