Elementary Algebra, (0716710471), Harold R. Jacobs, Textbooks

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Makes Algebra obviously bearableby bookfanaticGD

I bought this book for my homeschooled 8th grader. We used Saxon Math so far, but she was always complaining how boring Math was. She still is not a Math enthusiast, but the "moaning and groaning" has diminished significantly - and she admitts that this book is "kind of" interesting. I think that is probably the best rating you can expect from a teenager! The accompanying teacher...

An engaging introduction to algebra.by Anonymous

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Harold R. Jacobs' clearly written text Elementary Algebra is an engaging introduction to the subject. Jacobs uses humor and references to real persons and events as he explains the concepts that underlie the algorithms he presents in the text. He introduces new topics incrementally. He first covers an idea in one context, then continually revisits it after the student has learned additional material....

An algebra book you can readby Anonymous

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Because of its readability, I use this text with homeschooled kids who have to be on their own much of the week. Each lesson is accompanied by three or four sets of exercises. The first set is a couple of review problems. The second set has all the answers in the back of the book. The third set is like the second set, but with no answers in the book. The fourth set, if there is one, is a logic puzzle...

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