New Elementary Algebra: Primary Elements of Algebra, for Common Schools and Academics (Classic Reprint)

The object of the study of Mathematics is two fold the acquisition of useful knowledge, and the cultivation and discipline of the mental powera A parent often inquires, Why should my son study Mathematics? I do not expect him to be a surveyor, an engineer, or an astronomer. Yet, the parent is very desirous that his son should be able to reason correctly, and to exercise, in all his relations in life, the energies of a cultivated and disciplined mind. This is, indeed, of more value than the mere attainment of any branch of knowledge. The science of A lgebra, properly taught, stands among the first of those studies essential to both the great objects of education. In a course of instruction properly arranged, it naturally follows A rithmetic, and should be taught immediately after it In the following work, the object has been to furnish an elementary treatise, commencing with the first principles, and leading the pupil, by gradual and easy steps, to a knowledge of the elements of the science. The design has been, to present these in a brief, clear, and scientific manner, so that the pupil should not be taught merely to perform a certain routine of exercises mechanically, but to understand the why and the wherefore of every step. For this purpose, every rule is demonstrated, and every principle analyzed, in order that the mind of the pupil may be disciplined and strengthened so as to prepare him, either for pursuing the study of Mathematics intelligently, or more successfully attending to any pursuit in life. Some teachers may object, that this work is too simple, and too easily understood.
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