Introduction to Algebra Paperback – January 1, 2007

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Richard Rusczyk's Introduction to Algebra is a complete course, with consistent build up of the material. The problems are often surprisingly challenging, well selected problems. Every chapter is well built and consistent from the basic concept to higher challenge, with description of common mistakes, great ideas shared to make the solution easier.The book is a complete Algebra I course (if not Algebra 1.5) - no pictures, no disruption in the subject, just beautiful, well built mathematics.If you want to use an Algebra book you can build on further study, use the Introduction of Algebra of Richard Rusczyk. If you want a book to have students to grow to love Algebra, buy this wonderfully built book with great problems!