Intermediate Algebra - Hardcover

Kaufmann, Jerome E.; Schwitters, Karen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534400507 ISBN 13: 9780534400507

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Kaufmann/Schwitters built its reputation on clear and concise exposition, numerous examples, and plentiful problem sets. This no-frills text consistently reinforces the following common thread: learn a skill; use the skill to help solve equations; and then use the equations to solve application problems. This simple, straightforward approach has helped many students grasp and apply fundamental problem solving skills necessary for future mathematics courses.

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Review

"The writing style is one of the major strengths of the text! ... The quantity and quality is excellent! There is also a nice range of problems that includes basic, straightforward applications, as well as challenging problems that require students to synthesize ideas from several sections."

About the Author

Karen L. Schwitters graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in Mathematics. She earned an M.S. Ed. in Professional Secondary Education from Northern Illinois University. Schwitters is currently teaching at Seminole Community College in Sanford, Florida, where she is very active in multimedia instruction and is involved in planning distance learning courses with multimedia materials. She is an advocate for Enhanced WebAssign and uses it in her classroom. In 1998, she received the Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology Award.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534400507
• ISBN 13: 9780534400507
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 688