Beginning Algebra  (Paperback, Nancy Hyde, Molly O'Neill, Julie Miller)

Beginning Algebra is designed to offer an understanding of the fundamentals of Algebra and Calculus. This book will help undergraduate students master the skills and develop a problem-solving approach required to deal with complex problems of Mathematics. The book is written in an easy to follow language and is loaded with pedagogical features supplemented via online learning resources. Step-by-step solutions to the problems are provided to help reinforce the concepts. Salient Features: • Written in simple and accessible language with engaging pedagogical features • Worked Examples to guide the student step-by-step • Problem Recognition Exercises to help students recognize which solution strategies are most appropriate for a given exercise • Study Skills Exercises integrate the studies of math concepts with strategies for problem-solving • Vocabulary and Key Concept Exercises to check the understanding of language and ideas presented within a section • Tip offers additional insights to a concept or procedure • Avoiding Mistakes margin box element helps fend off common student errors • Every chapter concludes with a Group Activity • New SmartBook with Learning Resources digital resource added for students that includes over 1,400 student learning resources, over 500 learning objectives, and over 1,300 student activity probes • Over 200 new algorithmic exercises added to Connect Math to better cover developmental math content for students • New online chapter added to provide students with additional targeted instruction on transformations, piece wise-defined functions, and probability