Algebra 2 textbook recommendations please

[mark2142]

I am currently learning some maths from “Precalculus by James Stewart”.
I was wondering if that’s ok? Is it ok to just dive straight into it or go back and brush up my algebra 2 ?
I was wondering what are some good textbooks on algebra 2 by the way?
Thank you.
(This is all for the love of physics).

 

[Vanadium 50]

Is it ok to just dive straight into it or go back and brush up my algebra 2 ?

That depends on your Algebra 2 skills, doesn't it?

what are some good textbooks on algebra 2

I have not found one with better problems than the venerable Spitzbart and Bardell.

 

[MidgetDwarf]

I am currently learning some maths from “Precalculus by James Stewart”.
I was wondering if that’s ok? Is it ok to just dive straight into it or go back and brush up my algebra 2 ?
I was wondering what are some good textbooks on algebra 2 by the way?
Thank you.
(This is all for the love of physics).

never looked at Stewarts percalculus book, but most us books titled pre-cal are a combination of algebra 2 and trig. so you should be fine...

 

[mark2142]

never looked at Stewarts percalculus book, but most us books titled pre-cal are a combination of algebra 2 and trig. so you should be fine...

I read that somewhere. Thank you. That will save a lot of money :)

 

[symbolipoint]

I am currently learning some maths from “Precalculus by James Stewart”.
I was wondering if that’s ok? Is it ok to just dive straight into it or go back and brush up my algebra 2 ?
I was wondering what are some good textbooks on algebra 2 by the way?
Thank you.
(This is all for the love of physics).

"Brushing Up" on Algebra 2 (or Intermediate Algebra) is always a good idea. You should be able to find some such books to use from any or most used-book sales. If you are interested in some good specific author names try these:

• Lial & Miller
• Aufman, Barker, & Nation
• Wright & New
• others too but right now cannot remember

 

[mark2142]

"Brushing Up" on Algebra 2 (or Intermediate Algebra) is always a good idea. You should be able to find some such books to use from any or most used-book sales. If you are interested in some good specific author names try these:

• Lial & Miller
• Aufman, Barker, & Nation
• Wright & New
• others too but right now cannot remember

I have an urgent need to clear my concept on solving equations involving radicals. Does any of those books have that?
If not please specify one!

 

[symbolipoint]

I have an urgent need to clear my concept on solving equations involving radicals. Does any of those books have that?
If not please specify one!

yes

 

[mark2142]

yes

Can you provide me pdf link to the book?
I can’t find one.

 

[symbolipoint]

Can you provide me pdf link to the book?
I can’t find one.

No. The books are in hardbound conventionally printed form. Go to a library used-book sale in or around where you live.

 

[MidgetDwarf]

Can you provide me pdf link to the book?
I can’t find one.

I think you are over thinking at this point. Just go on amazon, search for pre-calculus choose an author, and buy the cheapest edition. Another place to look for deals is using the search feature on bookbinder.

 

[symbolipoint]

I think you are over thinking at this point. Just go on amazon, search for pre-calculus choose an author, and buy the cheapest edition. Another place to look for deals is using the search feature on bookbinder.

The reason for my response in the way I gave it was because the old-style ways of finding resources work very well for the purpose, and along that way, the fancy modern ways are absolutely not necessary and are less natural. I do not doubt that what you suggest would work; but it's just that many so many great older books in hardbound form are available and for VERY VERY low prices, like not more than $2.

 

[MidgetDwarf]

The reason for my response in the way I gave it was because the old-style ways of finding resources work very well for the purpose, and along that way, the fancy modern ways are absolutely not necessary and are less natural. I do not doubt that what you suggest would work; but it's just that many so many great older books in hardbound form are available and for VERY VERY low prices, like not more than $2.

Not you, the OP.

 

[symbolipoint]

Not you, the OP.

I hope that means you're fine with what what I advised.

A fun leisure time activity I did many years ago was basically what I suggested or described. I went to places where I could find used books and looked for whatever was of interest which was usually various Mathematics textbooks. I bought a few; and some I reviewed from. I would not have obtained the same sense of adventure trying to search for them "online".

 

[mark2142]

I think you are over thinking at this point. Just go on amazon, search for pre-calculus choose an author, and buy the cheapest edition. Another place to look for deals is using the search feature on bookbinder.

I do fear that if I don’t go in linear fashion I’ll get stuck in future. I have precalculus book in paperback. I will continue with it for now. Thanks!

 

[symbolipoint]

I do fear that if I don’t go in linear fashion I’ll get stuck in future. I have precalculus book in paperback. I will continue with it for now. Thanks!

If you have a GOOD precalculus book, chances are it is like an intermediate algebra book but just goes further. It might also have some review sections about Intermediate Algebra; but Pre-Calc part equivalent to College Algebra does contain Intermediate Algebra.

 

[symbolipoint]

I do fear that if I don’t go in linear fashion I’ll get stuck in future. I have precalculus book in paperback. I will continue with it for now. Thanks!

Who is the author of your book?

A natural instructional flow happens from Introductory Algebra to Intermediate Algebra to College Algebra. Taking an actual Intermediate Algebra book to review from is still a very good way to revive skills and knowledge in preparation for College Algebra (or for Pre-Calculus).

 

[mark2142]

Who is the author of your book?

James Stewart.

Taking an actual Intermediate Algebra book to review from is still a very good way to revive skills and knowledge in preparation for College Algebra (or for Pre-Calculus).

Yeah! I think I need that.

 

[symbolipoint]

My guess is that any Mathematics book with James Stewart the author would be a very good or excellent one.

 

[symbolipoint]

As I try to remember, another combined author set for a good intermediate algebra book is Gilbert & Perez; I am not sure those names exactly. I will need to look for that book, buried in a bag underneath other bags.

 

[Muu9]

Yeah! I think I need that

Check out the intermediate algebra book by Lial, you can find old editions pretty cheap at bookfinder.com

 

[WWGD]

If you intend to go to Grad School in Math, I'd suggest a book in Advanced Calculus, which will give you an overview of most of the material you will likely run into.
If you just want to dig deeper into Algebra, maybe try Bhattacharya, a book between undergrad and grad levels.

 

[mark2142]

If you intend to go to Grad School in Math, I'd suggest a book in Advanced Calculus, which will give you an overview of most of the material you will likely run into.
If you just want to dig deeper into Algebra, maybe try Bhattacharya, a book between undergrad and grad levels.

Do I need advanced calculus in higher physics?
If so I will buy it.

 

[WWGD]

Do I need advanced calculus in higher physics?
If so I will buy it.

It will make your Math stronger. There are some legit free downloads out there. I mean, authorized by the writers .

 

[Muu9]

Do I need advanced calculus in higher physics?
If so I will buy it.

Focus on finishing basic calculus first. Then basic physics. Then you'll have a better idea of where to go from there.