Algebra Essentials

by David A. Santos, Olgha B. Davis

Designed for the person who needs to learn algebra as a prerequisite for further study or for a refresher course before moving on, the book covers all of the basic algebra concepts such as variables, equations, quadratic equations, factoring algebraic expressions, exponents, roots, radicals, and more. It includes numerous step by step examples and practice exercises that help the reader to understand the topics in a “self-study” format, designed for those who are uncomfortable with mathematics. The companion files include self-correcting exercises and all the figures from the text[These companion files available for download from the publisher with Amazon order number by writing to info@merclearning.com]. Instructor resources available for use in course adoptions. Features +Presents basic concepts in an easy to understand style, designed for those who are uncomfortable with mathematics +Provides hundreds of step by step examples and practice exercises that help the reader to understand the topics in a “self-study” format +Includes companion files with self-correcting exercises and all the figures from the text[These companion files available for download from the publisher with Amazon order number by writing to info@merclearning.com] Brief Table of Contents Part I. First Impressions. Why Study Algebra? Part II. Arithmetic Review. Arithmetic Operations. Part III. Algebraic Operations. Addition and Subtraction. Multiplication. Division. Part IV. Equations. Linear Equations in One Variable Expressions. Quadratic Equations in One Variable Expressions. Part V. Inequalities. Linear Inequalities. Appendices. Review Exercises. Answers Keys. Theorems, Corollaries, & Proofs. Key Words. Index. About the Authors David A. Santos (late) held a PhD from the University of Michigan and was an instructor at the Community College of Philadelphia. Olgha B. Davis has served as an adjunct instructor at Wake Technical Community College (NC). She holds degrees in biomedical engineering from Boston University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2016

About the author

David "Das" Santos Was born in Chicago to Puerto Rican parents. They moved to Wisconsin when he was only five months old. He was raised in the 7th Day Adventist Church and has been helping the youth grow closer to Christ by joining local clubs such as Pathfinders and JAHWI (a Spanish organization for the youth) As an active youth in his church, He continues to work for Christ and hopes his books will be a blessing to the readers.

Reviews

[Fotis Koutoulakis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was nice in that it was a quick exposition to basic algebra concepts (manipulation of equations, inequalities, and fractions).

I also liked a lot that it had copious amounts of exercises and their solutions in the appendix.

I do deduct 1 star though for having a small but very frustrating number of errors inside.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have recently thought about going back to college. This book will help me, since it has been over ten years since I have taken any math classes. It would also be great for parents who want to help their children. Straight to the point. A lot of examples/problems to work through.