Summary: Is this the right book for me?Everything you need to broaden your skills and gain confidenceIdeal whether you're meeting the subject for the first time or need to refresh your knowledge before an exam, Understand Algebra provides everything you need to broaden your skills and gain confidence. Assuming only a basic level of arithmetic, this carefully graded and progressive book guides you through the basic principles of the subject with the help of exercises and fully-worked examples. Understand Algebra includes: Chapter 1: The meaning of algebraChapter 2: Elementary operations in algebraChapter 3: Brackets and operations with themChapter 4: Positive and negative numbersChapter 5: Equations and expressionsChapter 6: Linear equationsChapter 7: FormulaeChapter 8: Simultaneous equationsChapter 9: Linear inequalitiesChapter 10: Straight-line graphs; coordinatesChapter 11: Using inequalities to define regionsChapter 12: Multiplying algebraical expressions Chapter 13: FactorsChapter 14: FractionsChapter 15: Graphs of quadratic functionsChapter 16: Quadratic equationsChapter 17: IndicesChapter 18: LogarithmsChapter 19: Ratio and proportionChapter 20: VariationChapter 21: The determination of lawsChapter 22: Rational and irrational numbers and surdsChapter 23: Arithmetical and geometric sequences. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Exercises and examples with full answers allow you to practise your new skills progressively.Understand 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: Introduction01 The meaning of algebra02 Elementary operations in algebra03 Brackets and operations with them04 Positive and negative numbers05 Expressions and equations06 Linear equations07 Formulae08 Simultaneous equations09 Linear inequalities10 Graphical representation of quantities11 Straight line graphs; coordinates12 Using inequalities to define regions13 Multiplying algebraical expressions14 Factors15 Fractions16 Graphs of quadratic functions17 Quadratic equations18 Indices19 Logarithms20 Ratio and proportion21 Variation22 The determination of laws23 Rational and irrational numbers. Surds24 Arithmetical and geometrical sequencesAppendixAnswersIndex
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.Hugh Neill is a mathematics author and a former teacher, inspector and chief examiner in mathematics at various levels.
Readership: Students new to algebra or those needing to brush up on their basic knowledge.
