Introductory Algebra (7th Edition) [Paperback]

Margaret L. Lial (Author), John Hornsby (Author), Terry McGinnis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321064585 | ISBN-13: 978-0321064585 | Publication Date: June 21, 2001 | Edition: 7

The Lial/Hornsby developmental mathematics paperback series has helped thousands of students succeed in math. In keeping with its proven track record, this revision includes a sharp new design, many new exercises and applications, and several new features to enhance student learning. Among the features added or revised include a new Study Skills Workbook, a Diagnostic Pretest, Chapter Openers, Test Your Word Power, Focus on Real-Data Applications, and an increased use of the authors' six-step problem solving process.

Product Details

• Paperback: 752 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 7 edition (June 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321064585
• ISBN-13: 978-0321064585
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,013,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!, May 23, 2001

By A Customer

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

I love the way this book has you work out problems in the margins as you go through the reading. This makes sure that you understand the work that you've read about, before you go on to the next piece. I also like the fact that every other odd problem is solved step-by-step in the back of the book.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has everything a Algebra 1 Student needs, September 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Introductory Algebra (8th Edition) (Paperback)

Good Exercises and Examples,follows my childs High School Algebra every step of the way. The only problem is the web site is not working yet, but the book is worth more than it is sold for.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for self-instruction. Nicely formatted., September 24, 2011

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Lake Waters (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introductory algebra (Paperback)

The book is laid out with 1/3 of each page having between 3 or 10 problems for you to solve before you move on in the text. They are arranged along the outer edge of the page, vertically. It's all self guided with the text of the book telling you which of the 'edge problems' to work out before proceeding, usually 2-4 problems.

The answers to ALL of these problems are provided. At the end of the chapters are problems with the odd problem answers given.

I looked at many algebra textbooks but this one is one you'd actually use, primarily because of it's methodical step by step pace.

It's pretty good at starting at the beginning of Algebra but I don't think it takes you too far into Algebra II, but maybe the author has that covered in another book.