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Algebra Demystified : A Self Teaching Guide (Demystified) | 
 enlarge | Author: Rhonda Huettenmueller
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Category: Book
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Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 33337
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 349
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0071389938
Dewey Decimal Number: 512
UPC: 639785500063
EAN: 9780071389938
Publication Date: August 1, 2002
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Whether you want to learn more about algebra, refresh your skills, or improve your classroom performance, Algebra Demystified is the perfect shortcut. Knowing algebra gives you a better choice of jobs, helps you perform better in science, computing, and math courses, ups your score on competitive exams, and improves your ability to do daily computations. And there's no faster or more painless way to master the subject than Algebra Demystified! Entertaining author and experienced teacher Rhonda Huettenmueller provides all the math background you need and uses practical examples, real data, and a totally different approach to life the "myst" from algebra. With Algebra Demystified, you master algebra one simple step at a time--at your own speed. Unlike most books on the subject, general concepts are presented first --and the details follow. In order to make the process as clear and simple as possible, long computations are presented in a logical, layered progression with just one execution per step. THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND SELF-TEACHING TEXT OFFERS: - Questions at the end of every chapter and section to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses
- A 100-questions final exam for self-assessment
- An intensive focus on word problems and fractions--help where it's most often needed
- Detailed examples and solutions
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 A Super Intro To Algebra for the Mathpphobic February 27, 2006
Sara (Washington, D.C., District of Columbia USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I am a lawyer who did poorly in algebra in high school and has never tackled a math problem in three decades. SAT and LSAT exams were a challenge. Recently I decided to close this education gap and to try to teach myself algebra with the help of a guide as I do not have the time to enroll in a class. Huettenmueller's Algebra Demystified is just wonderful. Each chapter develops the topic in a logical progression of explanation--there are no giant leaps for the mathphobic. Each chapter has several problems worked out start to finish so if you made a mistake, you can self-correct. I especially like the practical application problems which make the subject come alive. Recently I took a business trip to the west coast, I spent the five hour flight happily engaged in doing problems. I am very grateful to the author of this book and have just ordered her pre calculus primer.
Excellent, thorough review and teaching of algebra November 3, 2006
John Satterfield (Reno, NV USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I hadn't had algebra for 50 years and remembered nothing but the simplest applications of it. This excellent book taught me algebra, from multiplying fractions, through factoring, all the way to quadratic equations. Perhaps the best aspect of the book is the word problems, which are practical applications, for every subject.
Great for ESL January 13, 2007
L. Brewer (springfield,mo)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I teach a high school ESL class and many of my students have problems with algebra because the instruction in class goes at such a fast pace. With this series my students can go step-by-step and really understand what they are doing. I bought an extra book for one of my students who wants to go to college and be a ESL teacher. wonderful series!
A fast way to refresh/learn algebra August 3, 2006
Mrs. Night Owl
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this book in prep for a CLEP exam in College Algebra. After being out of school for 15 years I was a bit rusty in math. I tried using a college textbook but that was absolutely brutal! The lessons were so slow and convoluted! So I switched to this book and it was like a miracle. I flew through the book and really "got" all the concepts.
The best part about the book is the method. It is primarily example and practice problems, with solutions worked out so you can actually see how they are done.
I highly recommend - worth every penny!
Algebra Demystified-A great self teaching guide. April 25, 2006
J. Wallace (CA,United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am thinking of returning to school after a LONG absense and wanted to get started by reviewing Algebra. I found this book at the local library and was so impressed with it I bought it along with College Algebra Demystified and Pre-Calculus Demystified.
I followed the instructions in the Preface and have been very happy with my progress. Ms. Huettenmueller must really know her subject well because her explainations are very clear and concise. The exercises and chapter tests fit very well with the covered material.
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