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Algebra can be like a foreign language. But one text delivers an interpretation you can fully understand. Building a conceptual foundation in the "language of algebra," iNTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, 4e provides an integrated learning process that helps you expand your reasoning abilities as it teaches you how to read, write, and think mathematically. Packed with real-life applications of math, it blends instructional approaches that include vocabulary, practice, and well-defined pedagogy with an emphasis on reasoning, modeling, communication, and technology skills. The authors' five-step problem-solving approach makes learning easy. More student-friendly than ever, the text offers a rich collection of student learning tools, including Enhanced WebAssign online learning system. With ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, 4e, algebra makes sense!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19149 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1257 pages

About the Author
Alan Tussy teaches all levels of developmental mathematics at Citrus College in Glendora, CA. He has written nine math books -- a paperback series and a hard-cover series. An extraordinary author, he is dedicated to his students' success, relentlessly meticulous, creative, and a visionary who maintains a keen focus on his students' greatest challenges. Alan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Redlands and his Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from California State University, Los Angeles. He has taught up and down the curriculum from prealgebra to differential equations. He is currently focusing on the developmental math courses. Professor Tussy is a member of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges.

R. David Gustafson is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rock Valley College in Illinois and has also taught extensively at Rockford College and Beloit College. He is coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks, including Gustafson/Frisk/Hughes, College Algebra, Gustafson/Karr/Massey's Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Approach, and the Tussy/Gustafson and Tussy/Gustafson/Koenig developmental mathematics series. His numerous professional honors include Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year. He has been very active in AMATYC as a Midwest Vice-president and has been President of IMACC, AMATYC's Illinois affiliate. He earned a Master of Arts from Rockford College in Illinois, as well as a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University.

Customer Reviews

college algebra
The book itself was exactly what I was looking for and needed for my class; however, when I received my book it was missing the most vital piece of material - the Printed Access Card; of which the internet purchase said it would come with. In order to correct the error I would have had to send the entire book back and attempt to reorder and I needed the book that week for class. I ended up having to purchase the access card separately for an additional amount. I was not not impressed with Amazon for not sending all the materials they said they would send.

It is a textbook after all...
I was using the 3rd edition for my elementary algebra class but switched to this textbook for my intermediate algebra class. It is definitely more concise and the explanations are clearer than in the previous edition. Concepts are easier to grasp in this edition. So just based on content, its a good textbook although why anyone would want to buy it just for fun is beside me.

Intermediate Algebra
Overall the book is in good condition. The only main thing wrong with it is the binding is coming loose.