This book is a true introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of algebraic geometry. The language is purposefully kept on an elementary level, avoiding sheaf theory and cohomology theory. The introduction of new algebraic concepts is always motivated by a discussion of the corresponding geometric ideas. The main point of the book is to illustrate the interplay between abstract theory and specific examples. The book contains numerous problems that illustrate the general theory. The text is suitable for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students. It contains sufficient material for a one-semester course. The reader should be familiar with the basic concepts of modern algebra. A course in one complex variable would be helpful, but is not necessary.

This text has been written for elementary algebra courses. Careful attention to detail, strong exercise sets and pedagogical features help students to understand the concepts of elementary algebra.

Elementary Algebra is a work text that covers the traditional topics studied in a modern elementary algebra course. It is intended for students who: 1. Have no exposure to elementary algebra, 2. Have had a previously unpleasant experience with elementary algebra, or 3. Need to review algebraic concepts and techniques. Use of this book will help the student develop the insight and intuition necessary to master algebraic techniques and manipulative skills. The text is written to promote problem-solving ability so that the student has the maximum opportunity to see that the concepts and techniques are logically based and to be comfortable enough with these concepts to know when and how to use them in subsequent sections, courses, and non-classroom situations. Intuition and understanding are some of the keys to creativity; we believe that the material presented will help make these keys available to the student. This text can be used in standard lecture or self-paced classes.

Elementary Algebra covers: Signed Number and Real Number Operations; Order of Operations and Evaluation of Expressions; Exponential Notation and Rules of Exponents; Polynomial addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; Solving First Degree Equations;Word Problems; Factoring Polynomials; Solving quadratic equations by factoring & applications; Graphs, Slopes, Intercepts and Equations of Straight Lines; Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Word Problems; Radicals, square roots, addition & multiplication of radicals; Pythagorean Theorem and Applications; Areas and Perimeters; Algebraic Fractions (reduction, multiplication, division & addition); Solving Linear inequalities. Extra topics include Quadratic Equations,, Functions, Relations,, Functional Notation, Sketching Parabola, Solving Fractional or Rational Equations, Solving Radical Equations, Basic Review for Geometry

Designed for high school students and revised for a new generation of learners! Jacobs Elementary Algebra has come to be highly regarded in the education market. This curriculum provides a full year of mathematics in a clearly written format with guidance for teachers as well as for students who are self-directed. Student textbook includes easy-to-follow instruction and selected answers in the back.Lessons are divided into 17 chapters, covering functions and graphs, integers, rational numbers, exponents, polynomials, factoring, fractions, and more.The course builds a solid foundational understanding and application of key concepts. Also Available: The Elementary Algebra Teacher Guide provides a detailed schedule, tests, and test answer keys as well as additional exercises. The Solutions Manual for Elementary Algebra helps the student with understanding the answers from the book.