Prealgebra

by Margaret L. Lial

Lial and Hestwood’s An Integrated Approach focuses on the basic concepts of algebra, while integrating arithmetic review and geometry topics into the text at appropriate points. The text begins with early coverage of integers (Section 1.2) and then introduces variables, expressions, and equations in such a way that students see the need for variables, the usefulness of algebraic expressions and formulas, and the power of writing and solving equations. Introduction to Integers, Understanding Variables and Solving Equations, Solving Application Problems, Rational Positive and Negative Fractions, Rational Positive and Negative Decimals, Ratio, Proportion, and Line/Angle/Triangle Relationships, Percent, Measurement, Graphs, Exponents and Polynomials, Whole Numbers Review For all readers interested in an integrated approach to prealgebra.

Paperback

First published August 1, 1991

About the author

Marge Lial (late) was always interested in math; it was her favorite subject in the first grade! Her desire to educate both her students and herself inspired the writing of numerous best-selling textbooks. Marge, who received Bachelor's and Master's degrees from California State University at Sacramento, was most recently affiliated with American River College. An avid reader and traveler, Marge’s travel experiences often find their way into her books as applications, exercise sets, and feature sets. She was particularly interested in archeology. Trips to various digs and ruin sites produced some fascinating problems for her textbooks, involving such topics as the building of Mayan pyramids and the acoustics of ancient ball courts in the Yucatan.

Reviews

[Kristen Renee Gutierrez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the book I used during my first semester at college. The math was explained simply, and there were plenty of examples that break down each step, which was very helpful for me. Very satisfied with this book!

[Juan Diego]

good book