What is the best book for beginners?

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The discussion centers on recommendations for beginner-friendly mathematics books to support college algebra studies. A key suggestion is "Basic Mathematics" by Serge Lang, which provides a comprehensive foundation in high school math concepts essential for calculus. The participant mentions using Khan Academy for practice but seeks additional resources for study during breaks at work. The focus is on finding portable materials suitable for on-the-go learning.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of high school algebra concepts
  • Familiarity with college algebra curriculum
  • Access to portable reading materials
  • Experience with online learning platforms like Khan Academy
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  • Explore additional mathematics resources such as "Algebra and Trigonometry" by Michael Sullivan
  • Investigate mobile-friendly math apps for practice during breaks
  • Research study techniques for mastering college algebra
  • Look into online forums or study groups for peer support in math learning
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This discussion is beneficial for students preparing for college algebra, educators seeking teaching resources, and anyone looking to strengthen their foundational math skills.

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Hey everyone. :smile: I'm going to be taking college algebra at my local community college to improve my math skills. I'll probably stay at my CC for my A.A because they are significantly much cheaper than FIT and UCF but that is another conversation entirely.

What are a few good books that will improve my foundation and maybe even leak into college algebra a bit? I've been working through khan academy from the beginning and have already gotten to high school algebra. Its helpful practice but I'm looking for something I can do when I'm on break at work. They won't let me take my laptop into the break room.

Thank you for your help.
 
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Take the book "basic mathematics" by Serge Lang. It contains everything you need to know of high school math before calculus.
 

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