KEY MESSAGE: Gary Rockswold and Terry Krieger focus on teaching algebra in context, giving readers realistic and convincing answers to the perennial question, “When will I ever use this?” The authors’ consistent use of real data, graphs, and tables throughout the examples and exercise sets gives meaning to the numbers and equations as readers encounter them. This new edition further enhances Rockswold and Krieger’s focus on math in the real world with new features and updated applications to engage today’s readers.
KEY TOPICS: Introduction to Algebra; Linear Equations and Inequalities; Graphing Equations; Systems of Linear Equations In Two Variables; Polynomials and Exponents; Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations; Rational Expressions; Radical Expressions; Quadratic Equations
MARKET: For all readers interested in algebra.