Intermediate Algebra (5th Edition) (Tobey/Slater Wortext Series) [Paperback]

John Tobey (Author), Jeffrey Slater (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131490788 | ISBN-13: 978-0131490789 | Publication Date: February 13, 2005 | Edition: 5th

A worktext format for basic college math or arithmetic courses including lecture-based, self-paced, and modular classes. John Tobey and Jeff Slater are experienced developmental math authors and active classroom teachers. The Tobey approach focuses on building skills one at a time by breaking math down into manageable pieces. This building block organization is a practical approach to basic math skill development that makes it easier for students to understand each topic, gaining confidence as they move through each section. Knowing students crave feedback, Tobey has enhanced the new edition with a "How am I Doing?" guide to math success. The combination of continual reinforcement of basic skill development, ongoing feedback and a fine balance of exercises makes the fifth edition of Tobey/Slater Intermediate Algebra even more practical and accessible.

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An easy-to-follow approach to intermediate algebra that features realistic, relevant application problems, non-routine problems drawn from everyday life, and carefully chosen examples and exercises. Includes open-ended problems that invite discussion and exploration. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This clear, accessible treatment of mathematics features a building-block approach toward problem solving, realistic and diverse applications, and chapter organizer to help users focus their study and become effective and confident problem solvers. The Putting Your Skills to Work and new chapter-end feature, Math in the Media, present readers with opportunities to utilize critical thinking skills, analyze and interpret data, and problem solve using applied situations encountered in daily life. The Fourth Edition contains additional modeling and real-data coverage. A conceptual approach to functions is introduced early in the book and revisited in Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10—readers are exposed to a variety of realistic situations where functions are used to explain and record the changes we observe in the world. A discussion of solving linear equations in Chapter 2 now includes coverage of equations with no solution and equations with infinitely many solutions. The sections on determinants and Cramer's rule have been moved out of Chapter 4 into an appendix. This material can be covered with ease after Section 4.3. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 800 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5th edition (February 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131490788
• ISBN-13: 978-0131490789
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #807,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars STUDENTS: BEWARE THE ANNOTATED INSTRUCTOR'S VERSION, January 13, 2007

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L. Isabella (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intermediate Algebra (5th Edition) (Tobey/Slater Wortext Series) (Paperback)

This regular version is the one you want.

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He/she/they are selling them all over the internet and sending them from Salem, OR.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise and comprehensive, March 17, 2002

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Theresa Froehlich (Lynnwood, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intermediate Algebra (4th Edition) (Paperback)

I am a mother who didn't do well in Algebra in high school. I am now having to help my 8th grade daughter with her Algebra. Having used Tobey & Slater's Basic College Math and Beginning Algebra (whenever her textbook doesn't make sense to me or to her), I am exceedingly impressed with their exceptional ability to explain clearly yet simply the mathmatical concepts. My experience with these books gave me the confidence to buy their Intermediate Algebra (4th Edition 2002). This updated edition provides clear explanations that make sense to someone who is not a math whiz. It includes not only exercises, but also practice problems, real-life applications, cumulative reviews, and writing exercises to teach students to translate numbers into words. It is a very comprehensive approach to empower the student to not just grasp the concept but also to retain it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Service!!!!!!!!!, September 16, 2011

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This review is from: Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition) (Paperback)

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