Algebra Success in 20 Minutes a Day, 2nd Edition (Skill Builders) | 
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ISBN: 1576854868
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Publication Date: May 25, 2005
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Product Description
For new algebra students or those seeking a refresher, this book offers a series of simple 20-step lesson plans that emphasize quick learning of practical, essential skills. This updated edition eschews unnecessary jargon and gets right down to the essentials: Coverage of all vital algebra skills, from combining like terms to solving quadratic equations
Hundreds of practice exercises, including word problems
An emphasis on the applicability of algebra skills to real-world (and real-work) problems
Bonus sections, including tips for preparing for standardized tests
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 Helpful but could be better October 30, 2008
oodles (MI USA)
I'm reading this book to refresh my memory of math classes from long ago. I originally made it through calculus, but am finding now close to 20 years later I can't remember a bit of it. I actually liked math and did very well in those classes way back when so I may not be the target audience.
Even so...some parts of this book so far are a little frustrating. Most of the examples are pretty straight forward..but then some of the problems they'll throw something in there they haven't explained yet, and the answer key doesn't explain it either. So then I have to go back and rework the problem till I get the same answer, and deduce the rules from the answer. Also the story problems are a bit unclear.
Its got a nice clean layout, and good font. And.. ..probably an odd consideration ...but the paper is a nice texture for writing on.
 Great Book to Refresh Algebra Rules March 28, 2006
Jackie Thornton
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
It has been a while since I took a math course. This series of books is excellent. I have the Practical Math book also, and both are excellent. The books seem elementary initially, but that gave me some confident before getting into the more advanced topics.
A SECOND EDITION SHOULDN'T HAVE ERRORS AND TYPOS February 23, 2006
Sunquist (Salem, Oregon)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
and this one has a LOT! The word problems are usually poorly written- i.e., "Write an equality and then solve each word problem ... You ordinarily get paid $5 an hour at your part time job. You can earn $10 an hour if you work on a holiday. How many hours would you have to work on Christmas to earn at least $100? Let x = the number of hours of regular hours worked and let y = the number of hours worked on a holiday". Isn't the answer, let's see- y is greater than or equal to 10 (hours)? According to the book though, the setup is actually 5x + 10y is greater than or equal to $100 and the answer is y is greater than or equal to -1/2 x + 10. Unfortunately, sloppy wording is typical of the word problems in this book.
Having said that though, the book explains most concepts carefully and in detail. It has potential in a future edition if someone cleans it up and adds the missing concepts and details.
Pretty Good Book January 2, 2006
Aero/Mech Engineer (Oklahoma)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was recommended to me by an engineering teacher since he though my algebra was a little weak. There are many errors in the answer key, so the best idea is to learn to check your answers so you don't have to look in the back. It's great tool to use for review though. If you don't second-guess yourself you shouldn't have any trouble using this book as a self-teaching tool.
Lots Of Errors In Answer Key. August 29, 2005
KD (U.S.)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
There are a lot of errors in the answer key (I have the 2nd edition); since this is a self-study book, the errors can be quite frustrating. The book is also a little bit watered-down, and doesn't cover some topics standard in most algebra texts. For example, factoring cubes is completely uncovered, so are roots larger than squares, and the section on graphing is very limited. The explanations can be a little bit lacking at times as well, and it would have been nice to see the the problems, not just answered, but solved in the answer key, this being a self study book.
On the plus side, it's excellent at teaching the basics and building confidence. It is very well thought out, and the material is presented in a straightforward and logical way. If you are (like me) one of those people who approached math with trepidation, you will probably find this book a Godsend, but beware its shortcomings. And if you are planning on going on to pre-calculus with only this book as preparation, expect to be a little behind most of the other students, because of the concepts this book doesn't cover, or covers in a very stripped down way. Still, despite its faults, I like this book, and think it did its job: got a math-phobic person through basic algebra concepts without too much frustration.
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