Beginning Algebra, Ninth Edition

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Summary: idiot proof math instruction
Review: As an adult relearning algebra, I found this to be the best of the five introductory algebra texts I reviewed. It forces you to work through each step necessary for problem solving, and provides much needed repitition of concepts to ensure that they stick with you. A real confidence booster for a slow learner.

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Summary: Beginning Algebra eighth edition by Lial Hornsby
Review: I am looking for this book ISBN 0-321-06192-6

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Summary: Excellent textbook for independent study
Review: I home educate my 12-year-old son, so I need a textbook that gives clear explanations, includes plenty of worked examples, and provides answers to the exercises so I can check his work. This textbook is brilliantly clear and perfectly suited to independent study. Answers are provided for odd-numbered exercises only, but there are so many exercises at the end of each chapter that this has never been a problem for us: we just do all the odd-numbered exercises. Each chapter also has a chapter test and a set of cumulative review exercises at the end, for which answers to ALL of the problems are provided. This is an extremely useful feature for home educators. At the end of the book there is a cumulative test of the whole book, for which answers to every problem are provided, so you can do a thorough review with no uncertainty about marking. You could also use the final test as a pre-test to determine what areas you need to work on, if you're trying to fill in gaps from an unsuccessful school course. I only wish we could find textbooks of this quality for our other subjects!

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Summary: from a young reader's point of view
Review: My 8 year old son used this book for his Beginning Algebra course. He liked this textbook very much; especially the problem solving steps, examples, and summary tables in each chapter. He said that it is easy to understand and interesting to read. The only part he needed my help was real life problems such as interest rates. It is an excellent book for self-learners.

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Summary: the best algebra book on the planet
Review: This algebra book makes sense. It explains the examples thoroughly. It even applies math to everyday life; that is something I did not get in high school. It makes math easy to understand. Crud, it is better than my music theory text. So if you are looking for a math text that makes sense and can stand-alone, choose this one. And if you are reading this review because you have to buy this book for school, be glad your professor picked it. It is simply the best algebra book ever made. Note: this book covers basic algebra concepts and is meant to get students ready for Intermediate Algebra. To any USU Aggies reading this page: this book is the required text for MATH 0900; all sections.

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Summary: Usage in University in NJ
Review: This is the book that was used for MATH 0150 at Kean University, Union, NJ, USA.

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Summary: Best Math Textbook ever!
Review: This is the most beautiful math textbook I've ever seen. To each chapter there are many examples that show clearly what is covered. In the problem solving questions, some are based on real life. The only little problem is that the answers at the back to the exercises are odd-numbered! I use it as a homework textbook for a math programme and I NEVER get stuck on it!