Best Intermediate Algebra

If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. 9780134022697 / 0134022696 Linear Algebra and Its Applications plus New MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e. This text makes these concepts more accessible by introducing them early in a familiar, concrete R n setting, developing them gradually, and returning to them throughout the text so that when they are discussed in the abstract, students are readily able to understand. Lay is also a coauthor of several mathematics texts, including "Introduction to Functional Analysis "with Angus E. Taylor, "Calculus and Its Applications," with L. J. Goldstein and D. I. Schneider, and "Linear Algebra Gems-Assets for Undergraduate Mathematics, "with D. Carlson, C. R. Johnson, and A. D. Porter. David Lay has received four university awards for teaching excellence, including, in 1996, the title of Distinguished Scholar--Teacher of the University of Maryland. In 1994, he was given one of the Mathematical Association of America's Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics. David Lay is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Canadian Mathematical Society, the International Linear Algebra Society, the Mathematical Association of America, Sigma Xi, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. He is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematics Association of America, and the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences. Judi has received three teaching awards: two Inspiring Teaching awards at the University of Regina, and the Thomas Lutz College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award at Washington State University. She has been an active member of the International Linear Algebra Society and the Association for Women in Mathematics throughout her career and has also been a member of the Canadian Mathematical Society, the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Now that I've talked with others who took a similar course at another school (with a different book), I know that my knowledge of Linear Algebra (learned from this book) is pretty good."
"I had to read and reread chapters and supplement with various sites and videos (Khan Academy helped)."
"it is easy to follow and the example problems are very indicative of the homework problems that follow."
"The text does a good job of explaining most of the concepts clearly, but some of the proofs are very bare, and sometimes I'm left wondering WHY something works."
"Good book."
"I liked the study guide, but the "see the text" responses and failing to answer T/F questions was absolutely annoying (although I saw Lay's purpose b/c I did learn more by looking it up, it was just time-consuming)."
"This book is very hard to understand."

He developed the Improve Your Math Fluency series of workbooks to help students become more fluent in basic math skills. CONTENTS : This Algebra Essentials Practice Workbook with Answers provides ample practice for developing fluency in very fundamental algebra skills - in particular, how to solve standard equations for one or more unknowns. These algebra 1 practice exercises are relevant for students of all levels - from grade 7 thru college algebra. Skills include solving linear equations with a single unknown (with a separate chapter dedicated toward fractional coefficients), factoring quadratic equations, using the quadratic formula, cross multiplying, and solving systems of linear equations. This helps students develop confidence and ensures that students practice correct techniques, rather than practice making mistakes. 1 - 5x/2 = 3 - 2x Add 5x/2 to both sides to get 1 = 3 - 2x + 5x/2 Write 2x as 4x/2 so that you can combine the variable terms with a common denominator: 1 = 3 - 4x/2 + 5x/2 This simplifies to 1 = 3 + x/2. It's standard form to rationalize the denominator, so the book lists sqrt(2)/2 as the answer. It's standard form to factor out perfect squares, so the book lists 2sqrt(3) as the answer. Students who don't reduce their fractions, factor out perfect squares, or rationalize their denominators may feel that the book's answer is incorrect, but that's not the case. If you reduce your fractions, factor out perfect squares, and rationalize your denominators, this won't be an issue. Chris McMullen is a physics instructor at Northwestern State Universityof Louisiana. He earned his Ph.D. in phenomenological high-energyphysics (particle physics) from Oklahoma State University in 2002.Originally from California, he earned his Master's degree fromCalifornia State University, Northridge, where his thesis was in thefield of electron spin resonance. As a physics teacher, Dr. McMullenobserved that many students lack fluency in fundamental math skills. Inan effort to help students of all ages and levels master basic mathskills, he has published this Improve Your Math Fluency Series of mathworkbooks on arithmetic, fractions, algebra, and trigonometry.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Excellent workbook, especially for the price."
"plan on teaching myself algebra all over again--this will help a lot!"
"I like all the examples it gives."

MASTER MATH: ALGEBRA 2 is a clear, comprehensive guide to the concepts and problem-solving techniques taught in the typical high school Intermediate Algebra or Algebra 2 class. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Appendix A: Answers to Practice Exercises. in education from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She has taught mathematics and special education and has worked at the elementary school, high school, and college levels in Texas, North Carolina, and Kansas. She is the co-author of Algebra I: An Integrated Approach, Algebra 2: An Integrated Approach, and Geometry: An Integrated Approach, and she is the author of Business Math, 17th Edition. Mary currently works as an educational consultant and freelance writer.
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"Great book for getting back up to speed."
Best Linear Algebra

If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. 9780134022697 / 0134022696 Linear Algebra and Its Applications plus New MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e. This text makes these concepts more accessible by introducing them early in a familiar, concrete R n setting, developing them gradually, and returning to them throughout the text so that when they are discussed in the abstract, students are readily able to understand. Lay is also a coauthor of several mathematics texts, including "Introduction to Functional Analysis "with Angus E. Taylor, "Calculus and Its Applications," with L. J. Goldstein and D. I. Schneider, and "Linear Algebra Gems-Assets for Undergraduate Mathematics, "with D. Carlson, C. R. Johnson, and A. D. Porter. David Lay has received four university awards for teaching excellence, including, in 1996, the title of Distinguished Scholar--Teacher of the University of Maryland. In 1994, he was given one of the Mathematical Association of America's Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics. David Lay is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Canadian Mathematical Society, the International Linear Algebra Society, the Mathematical Association of America, Sigma Xi, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. He is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematics Association of America, and the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences. Judi has received three teaching awards: two Inspiring Teaching awards at the University of Regina, and the Thomas Lutz College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award at Washington State University. She has been an active member of the International Linear Algebra Society and the Association for Women in Mathematics throughout her career and has also been a member of the Canadian Mathematical Society, the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Now that I've talked with others who took a similar course at another school (with a different book), I know that my knowledge of Linear Algebra (learned from this book) is pretty good."
"I had to read and reread chapters and supplement with various sites and videos (Khan Academy helped)."
"it is easy to follow and the example problems are very indicative of the homework problems that follow."
"The text does a good job of explaining most of the concepts clearly, but some of the proofs are very bare, and sometimes I'm left wondering WHY something works."
"Good book."
"I liked the study guide, but the "see the text" responses and failing to answer T/F questions was absolutely annoying (although I saw Lay's purpose b/c I did learn more by looking it up, it was just time-consuming)."
"This book is very hard to understand."
Best Elementary Algebra

In the Eighth Edition of CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS, Stewart continues to set the standard for the course while adding carefully revised content. Stewart was the author of a best-selling calculus textbook series published by Cengage Learning, including CALCULUS, CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS, and CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS, as well as a series of precalculus texts.
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"Perfect if you do the problems at the end of chapters."
"Just as described!"
"Quick shipping and book as described."
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Best Abstract Algebra

He introduces many advanced and peripheral subjects in the plentiful exercises, which are accompanied by ample instruction and commentary and offer a wide range of experiences to students at different levels of ability.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"His introduction is excellent and it's interesting to realize that the algebra we learn in elementary school is just one out of about 200 algebras that mathematicians have analyzed."
"I need books that go at a nice relaxed pace, and which give me plenty of opportunities to work interesting problems. Pinter excels at breaking down complicated concepts into very small, practically painless steps. The index is pretty crummy, and the many sections of exercises are not labeled in a way that lets you see what subjects are being developed."
"Pinter's book covers a lot of ground, but it is aimed squarely at students (including autodidacts) who have the beginnings of what is nebulously referred to as 'mathematical maturity'."
"This is first time in my life I can read a math book as fast as reading a fiction. I feel I will come back to those books I gave up a long time ago."
"A rigorous presentation that reads more like an interesting essay that a math text, yet it is a thorough summary of the subject."
"I am able to navigate these pretty easily and have not discovered many true mistakes (on the part of the author that is). A real novice could easily get confused and may not be able to mentally correct some typos on the fly. Also navigation through the book is different than the typical and not as efficient but once I learned what was needed it is tolerable."
"That being said, the book is very clear, I understand all the steps, exercises are great, not-too-hard-not-too-boring, the author really writes well and it makes you feel like you have a tutor with you helping you move forward."