Excerpt from Algebra for Beginners This work has been prepared expressly for beginners, and in response to a call for an Algebra for the higher classes in Grammar Schools. It is taken for granted that the pupil is familiar with the principles of ordinary Arithmetic. Few rules and definitions are given; the use of algebraic language is illustrated by numerous exercises and the elemen tary principles of Algebra are made clear by the introduction of easy problems. In order to awaken the interest of the pupil, the Equation. Its reduction, and numerous problems are introduced at the very beginning of the book. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.