The Akst/Bragg series’ success is built around clear and concise writing, a side-by-side “teach by example” approach, and integrated applications throughout that help students achieve a conceptual understanding. The user-friendly design offers a distinctive side-by-side format that pairs examples and their solutions with corresponding practice exercises. Students understand from the very beginning that doing math is an essential part of learning it. Motivational, real-world applications demonstrate how integral mathematical understanding is to a variety of disciplines, careers, and everyday situations.KEY TOPICS: Algebra Basics; Linear Equations and Inequalities; Graphs, Linear Equations and Inequalities, and Functions; Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities; Polynomials; Rational Expressions and Equations; Radical Expressions and Equations; Quadratic Equations, Functions, and Inequalities; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conic SectionsMARKET: For all readers interested in intermediate algebra.