Introductory Algebra

by Anne Gloag, Andrew Gloag, Melissa KramerIn order to represent real life situations mathematically, we often use symbols to represent unknown quantities. We call these symbols variables. Each mathematical subject requires knowledge of manipulating expressions and equations to solve for a variable. Careers such as automobile accident investigators, quality control engineers, and insurance originators use equations to determine the value of variables. Real numbers are all around us. Introductory Algebra provides a comprehensive introd ...

Introductory Algebra

by Anne Gloag, Andrew Gloag, Melissa Kramer

Introductory Algebra

In order to represent real life situations mathematically, we often use symbols to represent unknown quantities. We call these symbols variables. Each mathematical subject requires knowledge of manipulating expressions and equations to solve for a variable. Careers such as automobile accident investigators, quality control engineers, and insurance originators use equations to determine the value of variables. Real numbers are all around us.

Introductory Algebra provides a comprehensive introd ...