College Algebra - Classic Reprint Author:G. A. Wentworth Excerpt from College Algebra — This work, as the name implies, is intended for Colleges and Scientific Schools. The first part is simply a review of the principles of Algebra preceding Quadratic Equations, with just enough examples to illustrate and enforce these principles. By this brief treatment of the first chapters, sufficient space is allow... more »ed, without making the book cumbersome, for a full discussion of Quadratic Equations, The Binomial Theorem, Choice, Chance, Series, Determinants, and The General Properties of Equations. Every effort has been made to present in the clearest light each subject discussed, and to give in matter and methods the best training in algebraic analysis at present attainable. The work is designed for a full-year course. Sections and problems marked with a star can be omitted, if necessary; and for a half-year course many chapters must be omitted.
The author gratefully acknowledges his obligation to Mr. G. W. Sawin of Harvard College, who has contributed the excellent chapter on Determinants, and been of invaluable assistance in revising every chapter of the book.
Answers to the problems are bound separately in paper covers, and will be furnished free to pupils when teachers apply to the publishers for them.
Any corrections or suggestions relating to the work will be thankfully received.
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