{"product_id":"beginning-algebra-stefan-baratto-9780073384450","title":"Beginning Algebra","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginning Algebra, 9th edition, by Baratto, Bergman, and Hutchison\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the latest offerings in the successful Hutchison Series in Mathematics. The book is designed for a one-semester course in beginning algebra and is appropriate for lecture, learning center, laboratory, and self-paced settings. The ninth edition continues the series' hallmark approach of encouraging mastery of mathematics through careful practice. The text provides detailed, straightforward explanations and accessible pedagogy to help students \u003cstrong\u003egrow their math skills from the ground up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The authors use a three-pronged approach of \u003cstrong\u003ecommunication, pattern recognition, and problem solving\u003c\/strong\u003e to present concepts understandably, stimulate critical-thinking skills, and stress reading and communication skills in order to help students become effective problem-solvers. Features such as Tips for Student Success, Check Yourself exercises, and Activities underscore this approach and the underlying philosophy of mastering math through practice. Exercise sets have been significantly expanded and are now better-organized, and applications are now more thoroughly integrated throughout the text. The text is fully-integrated with McGraw-Hill's new online learning system, Connect Math Hosted by ALEKS Corp, and is available with ALEKS 360.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stefan Baratto,Barry Bergman,Donald Hutchison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0073384453\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780073384450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/05\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 800\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 8.30w x 1.00d","brand":"Stefan Baratto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48448750059775,"sku":"9780073384450","price":228.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_10f340a5-1089-41ff-bef4-959d9e112c40.jpg?v=1777260348","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beginning-algebra-stefan-baratto-9780073384450","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}