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understand and apply algebra
progress steadily from the basics
reach a high level of competence

This classic introduction to algebra is suitable for students meeting the subject for the first time or needing to brush up on it before a course or exam. Teach Yourself Algebra will allow you to learn the principles and foundations of the subject and provides the knowledge of algebra required for applications of mathematics to subjects such as engineering.

- find out what algebra is and explore its various components such as equations, fractions and indices
- discover how to solve equations of all kinds - linear, simultaneous and quadratic
- examine simple sequences and progressions.

Paul Abbott, co-author, is a maths teacher and author.

Hugh Neill, co-author, lectures in a range of mathematical subjects. Both have written numerous books on a variety of maths topics.