Customer Reviews

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

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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.

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.

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.

Although this book was the older edition the concepts are all up to date. I was able to use this for my fast paced Summer Algebra course and pass with flying colors. The concepts for each chapter build on each other and the chapters begin with the most basic step. There are also a lot of practice problems to build up your skills and test comprehension. I would recommend this for anyone brushing up on Algebra or taking an Elementary or Intermediate Algebra course.

Let me preface this review with this: I do not have a math brain. I really have to spend a lot of time working through the problems, which means I get to know the book fairly well. it's pretty straight forward with general principles of math, but i find that the wording is weird in places, and there isnt a logical flow to the progression of information. My professor agrees ~ we started at 1.1, went to chapter 8, back to chapter 2, skipped another . . .

the answer book that you can get only has the answers to the odd numbered problems, which is included in the back of the book ~ i don't really understand the purpose of having it twice.

with the book, you get access to "Mathzone," an interactive math site set up by the publisher. i'm sure it will get better as the site gets older ~ but there's a lot of improvements that need to be made. I like that when you're doing the homework, you have access to "hints," which helps you get through some of the stuff you're still struggling with, and i like the "e professor" section that has video clips with explanations from the book. I don't like the "answer pallate" they use, (you can't even tab between in the same equation), and the "net tutor" is a joke. it took me 25 minutes to get help with a question, and i was the only person "in line."

If you're looking at this book, you probably don't have much say in whether you have to buy it or not . . . if you do, good luck!

I bought this book, along with others for my freshman year in college. I bought two books that were the wrong ones, and I had contacted both companies and the math book company wouldn't even respond to my e-mail. Meanwhile the other company responded and refunded me my money and I sent back the book. I have still yet to hear anything back from the other company. So now I'm stuck with a book that I don't need, and can't use.

This is a great workbook to have however I noticed something. The word problems are different from the textbook. I have a 3rd ed. textbook for school & this workbook says 1st ed. I don't know if thats important but is there any 'instructions' moreorless, on how to use this book? For instance, one problem in 2.6 exercises is a word problem & in the book it asks the measure of the degree of a roof. In this workbook, it says something totally different. Is that on purpose? Please help.

Otherwise, its a good thing to have to check answers.

My classmates and I enjoy this book. Upon taking this class, I was nerviest, but the book goes in detail with examples and practice problems. I would recommend it to anyone beginning Alegebra.

Plus, I received it in a timely manner. Although the book is used, but it looks new. I would purchase from the buyer again.

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Very nice for quick checking of problem with its companion the text book. Organized nicely.

Wow - the school bookstore wanted 50% more than I paid on-line. It's great to know that in this day and age you can still save money.