Elementary and Intermediate Algebra [Hardcover]

Mark Dugopolski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072538953 | ISBN-13: 978-0072538953 | Publication Date: January 4, 2005 | Edition: 3rd

With a strong emphasis on skill-building, applications in the real world, and preparation for further math courses, this text unites the concepts of Elementary Algebra and Intermediate Algebra in one convenient and economical volume.

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About the Author

Mark Dugopolski was born and raised in Menominee, Michigan. He received a degree in mathematics education from Michigan State University and then taught high school mathematics in the Chicago area. While teaching high school, he received a master's degree in mathematics from Northern Illinois University. He then entered a doctoral program in mathematics at the University of Illinois in Champaign, where he earned his doctorate in topology in 1977. He was then appointed to the faculty at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he now holds the position of professor of mathematics. He has taught high school and college mathematics for over 30 years. He is a member of the MAA, the AMS, and the AMATYC. He has written many articles and mathematics textbooks. He has a wife and two daughters. When he is not working, he enjoys hiking, bicycling, jogging, tennis, fishing, and motorcycling. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1088 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 3rd edition (January 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072538953
• ISBN-13: 978-0072538953
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,067,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Be Careful, January 30, 2004

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This review is from: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra (Student Solution Manual) (Paperback)

I ordered this book thinking that it was the textbook. The book that I got not only took forever, but was not the textbook, it was only a student answer key. Seeing as how the description of the book says "text" it is very decieving. So if you need the text be careful when ordering this.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth it!, July 18, 2006

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Cutesy!Pie (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra with Student Access kit, second edition (Hardcover)

This textbook is perfect for any learning college student. As a college math student I was forced to buy this book, but little did I know that in the long run, I'd learn alot from this book, and the materials learned stook out for a while. They stayed in my head and memory for a very long time. If you are going to move to the next higher level math, be glad you bought this one. It will help you a great deal. It's worth it!

I can compare this with bittinger's book (the one with the flower) but I haven't read enough of bittinger's book because I'm used to this one.

pros: great material, step by step examples and clear instructions. Hard to get used to at first but very easy to get used to. You learn about functions, equations, and everything!

cons: some of the material is hard. What do you expect from an intermediate algebra book. Also, if you have a hard teacher, it might make it harder for you to pass (or a strict one), but that shouldn't hinder you from learning from the book because the book itself can sometimes be a good instructor too! Though sometimes there isn't enough explanation for a particular problem, so it would be hard for some people who are hard of learning or just take more time to learn. But all it takes is dedication and determination, like everyone is saying.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars math review, August 27, 2009

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This review is from: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra (Hardcover)

I received this book as I need to brush up on my alegbra for a college course. It has all of the possibilities to study for a review. It is a good book.