Understanding Intermediate Algebra: Algebra for College Students - Hardcover

Hirsch, Lewis; Goodman, Arthur

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534381251 ISBN 13: 9780534381257

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Helping students grasp the "why" of algebra through patient explanations, Hirsch and Goodman gradually build students' confidence without sacrificing rigor. To help students move beyond the "how" of algebra (computational proficiency) to the "why" (conceptual understanding), the authors introduce topics at an elementary level and return to them at increasing levels of complexity. Their gradual introduction of concepts, rules, and definitions through a wealth of illustrative examples - both numerical and algebraic-helps students compare and contrast related ideas and understand the sometimes subtle distinctions among a variety of situations. This author team carefully prepares students to succeed in higher level mathematics.

About this title

Synopsis

This text/CD-ROM strives to present algebra as a whole rather than as a series of isolated ideas. Basic concepts, rules, and definitions are explained with numerical, analytic, and graphical examples. Many sections begin with a real-life application. Some 6,000 exercises, including calculator exercises, are included. Other learning features include

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534381251
• ISBN 13: 9780534381257
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 668