Beginning Algebra

The Tobey/Slater Series builds essential skills one at a time by breaking the mathematics down into manageable pieces. This practical ";building block"; organization makes it easy for readers to understand each topic and gain confidence as they move through each section. The authors provide a ";How am I Doing?"; guide to give readers constant reinforcement and to ensure that they understand each concept before moving on to the next. With Tobey/Slater, readers have a tutor and study companion with them every step of the way. A Brief Review of Arithmetic Skills; Real Numbers and Variables; Equations and Inequalities; Solving Applied Problems; Exponents and Polynomials; Factoring; Rational Expressions and Equations; Graphing and Functions; Systems of Equations; Radicals; Quadratic Equations. For all readers interested in basic college mathematics.