Ray's New Elementary Algebra

Ray's New Elementary Algebra. 241 pages. “In introducing Algebra to the student with Elementary Algebra, great care has been taken to make the student feel that he is not operating with unmeaning symbols, by means of arbitrary rules; that Algebra is both a rational and practical subject, and that he can rely on his reasoning, and the results of his operations with the same confidence as in arithmetic. For this purpose, he is furnished, at almost every step, with the means of testing the accuracy of the principles on which the rules are founded, and of the results which they produce.” Ray's New Elementary Algebra focuses on the basic forms of Algebra. Algebraic Fractions, Simple Equations, Powers, Roots, Radicals, and finally Quadratic Equations are among the concepts explored. As always, after a concept has been taught, real-world applications for the process are given to the student.