Fundamentals of Algebraic Modeling

This text makes math fun, approachable, and applicable in everyday life. The authors provide algebraic modeling concepts and solutions in non-threatening, easy-to-understand language with numerous step-by-step examples to illustrate ideas. Whether they are going on to study early childhood education, graphic arts, automotive technologies, criminal justice, or something else, students will discover that the practical applications of mathematical modeling will continue to be useful well after they have finished this course.

Review :
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