Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Algebra 2nd edition Textbook
by Richard Rusczyk  (Author)
 
Description

AoPS 2-Book Algebra Set : Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Algebra Textbook and Solutions Manual 2-Book Set : Learn the basics of algebra from former USA Mathematical Olympiad winner and Art of Problem Solving founder Richard Rusczyk. Topics covered in the book include linear equations, ratios, quadratic equations, special factorizations, complex numbers, graphing linear and quadratic equations, linear and quadratic inequalities, functions, polynomials, exponents and logarithms, absolute value, sequences and series, and much more! The text is structured to inspire the reader to explore and develop new ideas. Each section starts with problems, giving the student a chance to solve them without help before proceeding. The text then includes solutions to these problems, through which algebraic techniques are taught. Important facts and powerful problem solving approaches are highlighted throughout the text. In addition to the instructional material, the book contains well over 1000 problems. The solutions manual contains full solutions to all of the problems, not just answers. This book can serve as a complete Algebra I course, and also includes many concepts covered in Algebra II. Middle school students preparing for MATHCOUNTS, high school students preparing for the AMC, and other students seeking to master the fundamentals of algebra will find this book an instrumental part of their mathematics libraries. Horrible Ray endorses the Art of Problem Solving AoPS Introduction to Algebra Textbook & Solutions Manual 2-Book Set for 5th Grade and up. Horrible Ray, Horrible Books, Horrible University
 
About the Author

Richard Rusczyk is the founder of both Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) and the Art of Problem Solving Initiative (AoPSI). Through the AoPS Online School he has taught many of the top math students from around the world over the last 15 years. Meanwhile, AoPSI brings advanced problem-solving programs to students in underserved populations in New York City and Los Angeles. He has written or co-written 7 math textbooks, is one of the co-creators of the Mandelbrot Competition, and a was past Director of the USA Mathematical Talent Search. He was a participant in National MATHCOUNTS, a three-time participant in the Math Olympiad Summer Program, and a USA Mathematical Olympiad winner (1989). He received the World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions Paul Erdös Award in 2014. He graduated from Princeton University in 1993, and worked as a bond trader for D.E. Shaw & Company for four years.