Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Sixth Edition [Hardcover]

Allen R. Angel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131400592 | ISBN-13: 978-0131400597 | Publication Date: February 27, 2003 | Edition: 6

For freshman-level, one- or two- semester courses in Developmental Algebra.The Angel Series continues to offer proven pedagogy sound exercise sets and superior student support. An emphasis on the practical applications of algebra motivates students and encourages them to see algebra as an important part of their daily lives. The student-friendly writing style uses short, clear sentences and easy-to-understand language, and the outstanding pedagogical program makes the material easy to follow and comprehend. The new editions continue to place a strong emphasis on problem solving, incorporating it as a theme throughout the texts. Angel's solid exercise sets are recognized by reviewers as of the highest standard providing a large number of problems, paired exercises, and a broad and increasing range of difficulty.

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Angel's text is one that students can read, understand, and enjoy. With short sentences, clear explanations, many detailed worked examples, and outstanding pedagogy. Practical applications of algebra throughout make the subject more appealing and relevant for students. Key pedagogical features include: Preview and Perspective at the beginning of each chapter; Helpful Hints; Group Activities/Challenge Problems, Writing, exercises, Real-Life Application Problems; and Calculator and Graphing Calculator Corners. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Sixth Edition by Allen R. Angel will guide you through a practical approach to learning algebra. It was written with you, the student, in mind. For example:

• In section 1. 1, the author presents Study Skills for Success in Mathematics. Following these study skills will increase your chance of success in this course.
• Boxes marked Helpful Hints provide important information and guide students through difficult areas.
• Exercises are marked with a CD/Videotape icon to indicate that a specific exercise is worked out in detail on the Lecture Videos making it easy for you to review material presented in class. The Lecture Videos are available digitized on CD-ROM or on VHS tape.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 848 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (February 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131400592
• ISBN-13: 978-0131400597
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #827,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Clear & simple steps given, December 4, 2000

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This review is from: Intermediate Algebra for College Students (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

I used this book to challenge my Intermediate Algebra course, and I passed the exams. This book explain clearly the steps to the questions.

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This review is from: Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Sixth Edition (Hardcover)

This book is one of the easiest to understand Math books I have seen. It helped me get placed into my Intermediate Algebra class in college!