Algebra for the Utterly Confused

Author Larry Stephens presents a super-accessible approach to the subject that even the most math-phobic student can follow, featuring simplified rules and techniques based on real-world problems that use the principles of algebra for their solutions.

Algebra for the Utterly Confused offers a user-friendly, logical, step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of algebra, integrating contemporary software as one of the key tools to assist in the solutions of the problems, including MINITAB, Excel spreadsheets, and Maple.

• Handy icons help students visualize concepts and techniques
• More than 200 solved problems and examples aid students in working out algebraic solutions
• Summary of key points for every chapter reinforces covered topics