Elementary Algebra

Designed for first-year developmental math students who need support in beginning algebra, Elementary Algebra, 4/e, retains the hallmark features for which the Larson team is known: abundant, high-quality applications; the use of real data; the integration of visualization (figures and graphs) throughout; and extensive opportunities for self-assessment (mid-chapter quizzes, review exercises, tests, and cumulative tests). In developing supportive new features for the Fourth Edition, the authors' goal is for students to come away from the class with a firm understanding of algebra and how it functions as a modern modeling language.

• What You Should Learn orients students to each section by listing the main objectives.
• Why You Should Learn It provides a motivational explanation for learning the given objectives.
• What Did You Learn? following each chapter highlights key mathematical terms and concepts.
• Integrated Review Exercises appear before section exercises in every section. They offer a review of skills, definitions, and problem solving from previous chapters.
• Eduspace, powered by Blackboard, for the Larson/Hostetler Elementary Algebra course features algorithmic exercises, test bank content in question pools, an online study guide, interactive tutorials for appropriate sections and video explanations.