Teach Yourself Visually Algebra

Description

Algebra is a very logical way to solve problems—both theoretically and practically. You need to know a number of things. You already know arithmetic of whole numbers. You will review the various properties of numbers, as well as using powers and exponents, fractions, decimals and percents, and square and cube roots. I am a firm believer in a picture being worth a thousand words, so I illustrate anything it’s possible to illustrate and make extensive use of color. Each chapter concludes with practice exercises to help you to reinforce your skills. The solutions to these exercises can be found at the end of the chapter, just before the Glossary.
The most practical chapter in this book is undoubtedly the last one, because it brings together all the skills covered in earlier chapters and  helps you put them to work solving practical word problems. You may not believe me right now, but algebra is all about solving word problems—some of them very practical problems, such as, “How much tax will I pay on a purchase? How big a discount is 35% off of  something already selling for 25% off? And how good is the gas mileage my motor vehicle is getting?