Intermediate Algebra (with CengageNOW, TLE Labs, Personal Tutor Printed Access Card) [Hardcover]

R. David Gustafson (Author), Peter D. Frisk (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0495117943 | ISBN-13: 978-0495117940 | Publication Date: January 5, 2007 | Edition: 8

Get the grade you want in algebra with Gustafson and Frisk's INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA! Written with you in mind, the authors provide clear, no-nonsense explanations that will help you learn difficult concepts with ease. Prepare for exams with numerous resources located online and throughout the text such as online tutoring, Chapter Summaries, Self-Checks, Getting Ready exercises, and Vocabulary and Concept problems. Use this text, and you'll learn solid mathematical skills that will help you both in future mathematical courses and in real life!

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"I like exercises in a sequence of increasing difficulty. I particularly like exercises 105-112 as an application of the Pythagorean Theorem. Students never seem to understand the great importance of this theorem."

"The exercise sets have a good range and quantity of problems."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 8 edition (January 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495117943
• ISBN-13: 978-0495117940
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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More About the Author

R. David Gustafson is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rock Valley College in Illinois and has also taught extensively at Rockford College and Beloit College. He is coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks, including Gustafson/Frisk/Hughes, College Algebra, Gustafson/Karr/Massey's Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Approach, and the Tussy/Gustafson and Tussy/Gustafson/Koenig developmental mathematics series. His numerous professional honors include Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year. He has been very active in AMATYC as a Midwest Vice-president and has been President of IMACC, AMATYC's Illinois affiliate. He earned a Master of Arts from Rockford College in Illinois, as well as a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University.

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3.0 out of 5 stars It's just ok, but not great, September 16, 2008

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I've had other algebra textbooks and this algebra book doesn't do a great job at explaining solutions to problems. If you have a basic knowledge of algebra, it's ok, but if you need some additonal help, it's not that helpful. I HAD to buy this particular book for an algebra class.

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