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Basic Mathematics (with CD-ROM and iLrn™ Tutorial)

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This book taught me, a 32 year old electrical contractor, enough math to help my 15 year old son in algebra, and finally understand the science I learned in High School.

I stopped doing mathematics at the age of 14 and thought, from another review of this book, that it might take me a bit further. Instead, it turned out to be at a much more basic level than I needed (about age 8-10 in our school system). It looks well set out and presented, but it really is BASIC: if you understand more than a beginner's addition, subtraction, multiplication and division it's not for you.

If you are anyone looking to brush up on your math skills I recommend this book. Yes, if you are looking to keep your mind sharp math books are the way to go. There is nothing more to keep you on your toes by exercising your mind with mathematical problems. The older we get the less we use our minds. Some people say good mental exercise will keep you young. So whether you are a teenager, young adult, or are getting up there in years, these books are for you.

My purchased used text book from Amazon was almost new and in much better condition than the used texts at the local College bookstore and HALF the price!

This textbook did help on some things but it was the wrong edition but I think that was my fault.