Teach Yourself Algebra

Suitable for students meeting algebra for the first time or needing to brush up on it before a course or exam, this guide introduces all the principles and foundations of the subject and provides the knowledge of algebra required for applications of mathematics to subjects such as engineering. It looks at what algebra is and explores equations of all kinds - linear, simultaneous and quadratic - and fractions and indices, as well as simple sequences and progressions. The text is graded and progressive and there are plenty of examples and exercises to allow you to practise your new skills.