Shaum's Outlines Intermediate Algebra (Schaum's Outlines)

This Schaum's solved-problem study guide gives you all the tools you need to understand algebra and to solve every kind of problem that you'll find on your tests. In plain English, this guide explains what algebra is all about. It simplifies your life and cuts your study time by focusing on the central concepts you really need to know and eliminating the extraneous material you don't need. With clear guidelines, it shows you how to learn algebra. As you study along at your own pace, this guide prepares you to approach exams confidently and to do well. It gives you 885 completely worked problems, showing you step-by-step methods to their solutions. More than a thousand additional problems let you test your skills, then check the answers. This comprehensive guide even gives you complete instructions in calculator use.

Intermediate Algebra can be used as a supplement, to reinforce and strengthen the work you do with your class text. (It works well with any intermediate algebra textbook.) But it is so comprehensive that it can even be used alone as a complete independent study course.

Schaum's is the premier college course outline, the one that generations of students trust, with over 30 million copies sold. So, whether you want to ace intermediate algebra or build a solid basis for future math or science study, there's no better tool than Schaum's.

Chapters include:

• Fundamental Concepts
• Polynomials
• Rational Expressions
• First-Degree Equations and Inequalities
• Exponents, Roots, and Radicals
• Second-Degree Equations and Inequalities
• Systems of Equations and Inequalities
• Relations and Functions
• Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
• Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem

Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.

This Schaum's Outline gives you

• Practice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge
• Coverage of the most up-to-date developments in your course field
• In-depth review of practices and applications

Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!

Schaum's Outlines-Problem Solved.

Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's.

More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.

This Schaum's Outline gives you

• 885 fully solved problems
• Complete review of all course fundamentals

Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time--and get your best test scores!

Topics include: Fundamental Concepts; Polynomials; Rational Expressions; First-Degree Equations and Inequalities; Exponents, Roots, and Radicals; Second-Degree Equations and Inequalities; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Relations and Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; and Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem

Schaum's Outlines--Problem Solved.

Kerry Bailey received his B.A. in mathematics from San Diego State University and his M.A. in mathematics from the University of Colorado. He has been teaching at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming for the past 14 years. Prior to this position, he taught for 10 years at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Among his achievements and honors are: current inclusion in Who's Who in The West, Wyoming Mathematics Coalition Steering Committee member, newsletter editor, and recipient of the Outstanding Faculty member of the Physical Science Division award, and corecipient of the Outstanding Faculty Member award for the entire college at Laramie County Community College.