Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guide by Peter H. Selby, Steve Slavin
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- Pub. Date: February 1991
- 319pp
- Sales Rank: 34,761
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: February 1991
- Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
- Format: Paperback, 319pp
- Sales Rank: 34,761
- Series: Wiley Self-Teaching Guides
- ISBN-13: 9780471530121
- ISBN: 0471530123
- Edition Number: 2
- Edition Description: REV
Synopsis
Practical Algebra If you studied algebra years ago and now need a refresher 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 and fun-to-use workout program that quickly puts you in command of all the 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 problem solving
* The number system (in a much broader way than you have known it from arithmetic)
* Monomials and polynomials; factoring algebraic expressions; how to 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, and more
Authors Peter Selby and Steve Slavin emphasize practical algebra throughout by providing you with techniques for solving problems in a wide range of disciplines—from engineering, biology, chemistry, and the physical sciences, to psychology and even sociology and business administration. Step by step, Practical Algebra shows you how to solve algebraic problems in each of these areas, then allows you to tackle similar problems on your own, at your own pace. Self-tests are provided at the end of each chapter so you can measure your mastery.
Biography
PETER SELBY (deceased) was Director of Educational Technology at Man Factors Associates, a human factors engineering consulting firm. He is the author of two other self-teaching guides: Quick Algebra Review: A Self-Teaching Guide and Geometry and Trigonometry for Calculus: A Self-Teaching Guide, both published by Wiley.
STEVE SLAVIN, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Economics at Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey. He has written over 300 newspaper and magazine articles, and is the author of four other books, including All the Math You ll Ever Need: A Self-Teaching Guide and Economics: A Self-Teaching Guide, both published by Wiley.
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Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guideby Anonymous
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February 01, 2007: I was worried that this book maybe outdated but I went ahead and bought it since it was only $17 something. I was amazed at how well it was written for the price. I have read textbooks that run in the hundreds and their not written as well as this book. This book not only is up to date but I find it very easy to read. You don't have to know anything about algebra to start reading this book. Because it explaines it all to you. If you would like to learn algebra then buy this book.
Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guideby Anonymous
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June 18, 2006: I used this book to review for a basic skills teacher certification test and aced my test. This book was very easy to follow. The practice problems in each chapter started easy and progressed to a more challenging level. Each practice question was referenced back to a specific section in the chapter making further review quick and easy.
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