Summary:
This classic introduction to algebra is suitable for students meeting the subject for the first time or needing to brush up on it before a course or exam. It will allow you to learn the principles and foundations of the subject and provides the knowledge of algebra required for applications of mathematics to subjects such as engineering.

- Find out what algebra is and explore its various components such as equations, fractions and indices.

- Discover how to solve equations of all kinds - linear, simultaneous and quadratic.

- Examine simple sequences and progressions.

Teach Yourself Algebra is graded and progressive and only a basic knowledge of algebra is assumed. There are plenty of examples and exercises in every chapter and full answers are provided.

• Exercises and examples with full answers allow you to practise your new skills progressively.
• Teach Yourself Algebra is the classic introduction to the subject and is well known for its thoroughness and accuracy.
• No previous mathematical knowledge is assumed, making it suitable both for students approaching algebra for the first time and for those needing to brush up their skills.

Table of Contents:
01 The meaning of algebra
02 Elementary operations in algebra
03 Brackets and operations with them
04 Positive and negative numbers
05 Expressions and equations
06 Linear equations
07 Formulae
08 Simultaneous equations
09 Linear inequalities
10 Graphical representation of quantities
11 The law of a straight line; coordinates
12 Using inequalities to define regions
13 Multiplication of algebraical expressions
14 Factors
15 Fractions
16 Graphs of quadratic functions
17 Quadratic equations
18 Indices
19 Logarithms
20 Ratio and proportion
21 Variation
22 The determination of laws
23 Rational and irrational numbers. Surds
24 Arithmetical and geometrical sequences
25 Answers

About the Author(s):
Paul Abbott is a maths teacher and author. Hugh Neill lectures in a range of mathematical subjects. Both have written numerous books on a variety of maths topics.

Readership:
Students new to algebra or those needing to brush up on their basic knowledge.

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