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Together with geometry, analysis, and number theory, algebra is one of the several main branches of mathematics. Elementary algebra is usually part of the curriculum in early high school and provides an introduction to the basic ideas of algebra, including effects of adding and multiplying numbers, the concept of variable, definition of polynomials, along with factorization and determining their roots. However, algebra is much broader than this. In addition to working directly with numbers, algebra covers working with symbols, variables, and set elements. Addition and multiplication are viewed as general operations, and their precise definitions lead to structures such as groups, rings and fields.

Most students at the high school level are being exposed only to elementary algebra—its most basic form. It is taught to students who are presumed to have no knowledge of mathematics beyond the basic principles of arithmetic. In arithmetic, only numbers and their arithmetical operations (such as +, -, ×, ÷) occur; in algebra, numbers are often denoted by symbols (such as a, x, y). This is useful because:

It allows the general formulation of arithmetical laws (such as a + b = b + a for all a and b), and thus is the first step to a systematic exploration of the properties of the real number system.
It allows the reference to "unknown" numbers, the formulation of equations and the study of how to solve these (for instance, Find a number x such that 3x + 1 = 10").
It allows the formulation of functional relationships (such as "If you sell x tickets, then your profit will be 3x - 10 dollars, or f(x) = 3x - 10, where f is the function, and x is the number the function is performed on.").

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Algebra & Trigonometry: Functions & Applications - Set

by Paul A. Foerster

from Prentice Hall

for 10th-12th grade

in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)

$85.00 (4 in stock)

Algebra 1 - Student Textbook

3^rd edition from A Beka Books

for 9th-11th grade

in A Beka Arithmetic & Mathematics (Location: MAT-ABK)

Algebra 1 Flipper

from Christopher Lee Publications

for 7th-8th grade

in Math Flippers (Location: MATR-FLIP)

Algebra 2 - Student Text

from A Beka Books

for 9th-11th grade

in A Beka Arithmetic & Mathematics (Location: MAT-ABK)

$19.00 (3 in stock)

Algebra 2 - Student Textbook

3^rd edition from Bob Jones University Press

for 11th grade

in BJU Math (Location: MAT-BJU)

$59.72

Algebra 2 Flipper

from Christopher Lee Publications

for 9th-Adult

in Math Flippers (Location: MATR-FLIP)

Algebra 2 with Trigonometry - DVD

from AskDrCallahan

for 10th-12th grade

in Trigonometry (Location: MATR-TRIG)

$145.00

Algebra Antics

by Evelyn B. Christensen & Susan E. Christensen

from Mindware

for 9th-12th grade

in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)

$5.00 (1 in stock)

Algebra I Word Problems

by Anita Harnadek

from Critical Thinking Books

for 7th-12th grade

in Critical Thinking Math (Location: MAT-CTP)

$29.99

Algebra To Go

from Great Source

for 8th-10th grade

in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)

$32.35 $12.50 (1 in stock)

Art of Problem Solving Intermediate Algebra - Text & Solutions

by Naoki Sato, Richard Rusczyk, Matthew Crawford

from Art of Problem Solving

for 8th-12th grade

in Art of Problem Solving (Location: MAT-AoPS)

$69.00

Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Algebra - Textbook & Solutions Manual

by Richard Rusczyk

2^nd edition from Art of Problem Solving

for 8th-10th grade

in Art of Problem Solving (Location: MAT-AoPS)

$63.00

BJU Algebra 1 - Home School Kit

3^rd edition from Bob Jones University Press

for 9th grade

in BJU Math (Location: MAT-BJU)

$163.13

BJU Algebra 2 - Home School Kit

3^rd edition from Bob Jones University Press

for 9th grade

in BJU Math (Location: MAT-BJU)

$151.64

BJU Pre-Algebra - Home School Kit

2^nd edition from Bob Jones University Press

for 8th grade

in BJU Math (Location: MAT-BJU)

$163.13

E-Z Algebra

by Douglas Downing

5^th edition from Barron's Educational Series, Inc.

for 8th-12th grade

in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)

$16.99

Elementary Algebra

by Harold Jacobs

from W. H. Freeman and Company

for 8th-10th grade

Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks

in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)

$65.00 (4 in stock)

Elementary Algebra

by Harold Jacobs

Rev ed. from Master Books

for 8th-10th grade

Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks

in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)

$99.99 $70.00 (1 in stock)

Elementary Algebra - DVD

by Cassidy Cash

from AskDrCallahan

for 8th-10th grade

in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)

$48.00 (2 in stock)

Elementary Algebra - DVD

by Cassidy Cash

from Master Books

for 8th-10th grade

in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)

$95.99

Elementary Algebra - Solutions Manual

by Harold Jacobs & Cassidy Cash

Sol from Master Books

for 8th-10th grade

in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)

$34.99 $25.00 (2 in stock)

Elementary Algebra - Teacher Guide

by Harold Jacobs

from W. H. Freeman and Company

for 8th-10th grade

Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks

in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)

$12.00 (1 in stock)

Elementary Algebra - Teacher Guide

by Harold Jacobs

Tch from Master Books

for 8th-10th grade

Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks

in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)

$35.00

Foerster Algebra 1, Classics Edition

by Paul A. Foerster

from Pearson Education

for 10th-12th grade

in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)

Great Courses - Algebra I

DVD & Workbook

Great Courses

by Prof. James A. Sellers

from The Teaching Company

for 9th-10th grade

in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)

$50.00 (1 in stock)

Harold Jacobs Elementary Algebra - Book Set

from Master Books

in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)

$135.98

Harold Jacobs Elementary Algebra - DVD Package

from Master Books

for 8th-10th grade

in Harold Jacobs Mathematics (Location: MAT-MB3)

Key to Algebra 1-10 - Reproducible Tests

by Julie King & Peter Rasmussen

from Key Curriculum Press

for 5th-10th grade

in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)

$8.00 (1 in stock)

Key to Algebra 5-7 - Answers and Notes

by Julie King & Peter Rasmussen

from Key Curriculum Press

for 5th-10th grade

in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)

$4.00 (1 in stock)

Key to Algebra 8-10 - Answers and Notes

by Julie King & Peter Rasmussen

from Key Curriculum Press

for 5th-10th grade

in Key-to Math (Location: MAT-KEY)

$4.00 (2 in stock)

Life of Fred: Advanced Algebra

(as serious as it needs to be)

Life of Fred

by Stanley Schmidt

Expanded edition from Polka Dot Publishing

for 8th-10th grade

in Life of Fred Math (Location: MAT-FRED)

$39.00

Life of Fred: Beginning Algebra

(as serious as it needs to be)

Life of Fred

by Stanley Schmidt

Expanded edition from Polka Dot Publishing

for 7th-8th grade

in Life of Fred Math (Location: MAT-FRED)

$39.00 $25.00 (1 in stock)

Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology

by Stanley F. Schmidt

from Polka Dot Publishing

for 6th-9th grade

in Life of Fred Math (Location: MAT-FRED)

$29.00 $20.00 (3 in stock)

Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 2 with Economics

by Stanley F. Schmidt

from Polka Dot Publishing

for 7th-10th grade

in Life of Fred Math (Location: MAT-FRED)

$29.00 $20.00 (3 in stock)

Math Without Borders Algebra 1

by David S. Chandler

from Math Without Borders

in Math Without Borders (Location: MAT-MBB)

$79.00

Math Without Borders Algebra 2

by David S. Chandler

from Math Without Borders

for 9th-11th grade

in Math Without Borders (Location: MAT-MBB)

$79.00

Math Without Borders Calculus

by David S. Chandler

from Math Without Borders

for 11th-12th grade

in Math Without Borders (Location: MAT-MBB)

$79.00

Math Without Borders PreCalculus

by David S. Chandler

from Math Without Borders

for 11th-12th grade

in Math Without Borders (Location: MAT-MBB)

$79.00

Math-U-See Algebra & Decimal Inserts

from Math-U-See

for 6th-8th grade

in Math-U-See (Location: MAT-MUS)

Math-U-See Algebra 1 Student Kit

from Math-U-See

for 8th grade

in Math-U-See (Location: MAT-MUS)

Math-U-See Algebra 1 Teacher Pack

from Math-U-See

for 8th grade

in Math-U-See (Location: MAT-MUS)

$48.00 (1 in stock)

Math-U-See Algebra 2 Student Kit

2^nd edition from Math-U-See

for 10th grade

in Math-U-See (Location: MAT-MUS)

Math-U-See Algebra 2 Teacher Pack

2^nd edition from Math-U-See

for 10th grade

in Math-U-See (Location: MAT-MUS)

Math-U-See Pre-Algebra Student Kit

from Math-U-See

for 7th grade

in Math-U-See (Location: MAT-MUS)

Math-U-See Pre-Algebra Teacher Pack

from Math-U-See

for 7th grade

in Math-U-See (Location: MAT-MUS)

$47.50 (1 in stock)

Painless Algebra

by Lynette Long, Ph.D.

4^th edition from Barron's Educational Series, Inc.

for 9th-11th grade

in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)

$9.99

Pre-Algebra Flipper

from Christopher Lee Publications

for 6th-7th grade

in Math Flippers (Location: MATR-FLIP)

Pre-Algebra Intro Kit Wrap-Up Keys

from Learning Wrap-Ups

for 3rd-6th grade

in Algebra (Location: MATR-ALG)

Saxon Advanced Mathematics - Textbook

by John Saxon

2^nd edition from Saxon Publishers

for 11th-12th grade

in Saxon Math (Location: MAT-SAX)

$38.00 (3 in stock)

Saxon Algebra 1 - Home School Bundle with DIVE CD

by David Shormann & Saxon Math

3^rd edition from Saxon Publishers

for 9th-10th grade

in Saxon Math (Location: MAT-SAX)

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