Lial/Hestwoodrs"sPrealgebra and Introductory Algebra,2e, gives students the tools necessary to succeed in developmental math courses and prepares them for future math courses and the rest of their lives. The Lial developmental team creates a pattern for success by emphasizing problem-solving skills, vocabulary comprehension, real-world applications, and strong exercise sets. In keeping with its proven track record, this revision includes an effective new design, many new exercises and applications, and increased Summary Exercises to enhance comprehension and challenge studentsrs" knowledge of the subject matter.