Elementary Algebra: First Year Course

Elementary Algebra: First Year Course
ISBN-10
1330041666
ISBN-13
9781330041666
Series
Elementary Algebra
Category
Mathematics
Pages
230
Language
English
Published
2015-06-12
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Author
Florian Cajori

Description

Excerpt from Elementary Algebra: First Year Course In this book algebra is presented to beginners in a simpler, clearer, and more practical form than is usually found in school texts. The treatment is simplified by the omission of certain redundant terms and notations, by maintaining an intimate connection between algebra and arithmetic, and by starting with definite assumptions of the laws of signs in subtraction and multiplication rather than with complicated and unsatisfactory proofs. The part of algebra that deals with the P-mechanical manipulation of algebraic expressions is reduced in amount as much as is consistent with the acquirement of accuracy. Simple fractions and easy radicals are introduced early; the discussion of fractions with binomial and trinomial denominators, and consideration of the more difficult parts of radicals, are postponed to a time near the close of the course. n, Ratio and proportion are brought into closer touch with the equation and with graphs. Clearness has been sought by careful definition, copious illustration, and by the use of language which recalls the axiomatic processes involved. Such phrases as "clearing of fractions" are objectionable because of the danger of their, being applied by the pupil, not to the equation alone, but to algebraic expressions in general. "Canceling," as now used, is ambiguous, for it sometimes involves subtraction, at other times division. The treatment is rendered more practical by a careful selection of problems. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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