Algebra & Trigonometry Problem Solver (REA) (Problem Solvers) (Paperback)

by Jerry R. Shipman (Author)

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Product Description
Covers both basic and advanced topics in algebra and trigonometry. An excellent aid for those preparing to take calculus. Principles are illustrated in almost every imaginable field of application. Problem-solving strategies and attacks are included at the beginning of every chapter for each topic covered.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1040 pages
• Publisher: Research & Education Association; 2001 edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878915087
• ISBN-13: 978-0878915088
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,888 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the self-learner and practice sessions..., December 2, 2000

By	Kersi Von Zerububbel "Kersi" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This book is very good for getting up to speed in algebra. If you have not taken algebra in a while, this book will help you in evaluating your progress. An important feature is that sample solutions are explained in incremental steps. The explanations pertain more to technique than to the theory behind the problems. I first brush up on a topic in a general algebra text and then use this book to reinforce the concepts. Another benefit of this book is that solving problem after problem gives one a sense of accomplishment that may get side-tracked in other textbooks.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My Path to Success, June 24, 2000

By A Customer

Of all the investments that I have made, this book is defiantely one of the best. I bought this book as a guide to help me review my Math skills since I wasn't able to take a Math course my Senior year. Since I had not done any real dificult Math problems in over a year I was quite rusty. This book helped me so much with it's step by step guidence with each problem. I was able to see where I had made mistakes, which helped me work out other Math problems. Since buying the book I have taken a Math placement test and am proud to annouce that I am now enrolled in an advanced Math course. A course I know would not have been made available to me without the help of this book.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but not complete, April 25, 2004

By A Customer

This book is great if you want to brush up on algebraic skills and it involves a step by step process for each solution. It is a great solution guide except for one little flaw: it does not contain much graphing. As I am myself in an algebra class, I know that you must be able to graph many different types of equations, and this book doesn't cover graphing thoroughly. Otherwise, it is a great book and i recommend it for anyone who really needs help in algebra.