Supportive Foundation for Basic Algebra

This book is written to help students acquire a solid foundation in basic algebra and promote their understanding to develop problem-solving skills. Each page is carefully written with clear explanations to make the book more readable and understandable to students. Substantial practical focus is given by making connections between algebraic concepts and real-world problems. Various illustrative examples are provided to promote students' competence.The book is divided into five Chapters, each of which is subdivided into Sections. Chapter 1 presents important concepts of real numbers that are basic to algebra. Chapter 2 deals with computation of numbers that includes comprehensive review of arithmetic. Chapter 3 describes how to simplify and carryout operations on algebraic expressions. Chapter 4 provides techniques for solving equations and inequalities. Chapter 5 deals with a wide variety of applications that require techniques of solving word problems using equations.Undoubtedly, students who work through this manuscript will find that the book offers comprehensive foundation to effectively understand the basic concepts of algebra and their applications.

Autorentext

Dr. Yohannes Woldetensae is a Freelance Consultant. He had served as senior expert coordinating the implementation of African Union's education policies for 8 years. He was employed in Ethiopian Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency. He also worked in colleges as Academic Dean. Dr. Yohannes had taught mathematical courses.