For Students: How to Access and Use this Textbook

This textbook is available in the following formats:

  • Online webbook. You can read this textbook online on a computer or mobile device in one of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
  • PDF. You can download this book as a PDF to read on a computer (Digital PDF) or print it out (Print PDF).
  • Mobile. If you want to read this textbook on your phone or tablet, you can use the EPUB (eReader) or MOBI (Kindle) files.
  • HTML. An HTML file can be opened in a browser. It has very little style so it doesn’t look very nice, but some people might find it useful.

You can access the online webbook and download any of the formats for free here: Introductory Algebra. To download the book in a different format, look for the “Download this book” drop-down menu and select the file type you want.

How can I use the different formats?
Format Internet required? Device Required apps
Online webbook Yes Computer, tablet, phone An Internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari)
PDF No Computer, print copy Adobe Reader (for reading on a computer) or a printer
EPUB and MOBI No Computer, tablet, phone Kindle app (MOBI) or eReader app (EPUB)
HTML No Computer, tablet, phone An Internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari)

Tips for Using This Textbook

  • Search the textbook.
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    • The [Cntr] + [f] and [Command] + [f] keys will also allow you to search a PDF, HTML, EPUB, and MOBI files if you are reading them on a computer.
    • If using an eBook app to read this textbook, the app should have a built-in search tool.
  • Navigate the textbook.
    • This textbook has a table of contents to help you navigate through the book easier. If using the online webbook, you can find the full table of contents on the book’s homepage or by selecting “Contents” from the top menu when you are in a chapter.
  • Annotate the textbook.
    • If you like to highlight or write on your textbooks, you can do that by getting a print copy, using the Digital PDF in Adobe Reader, or using the highlighting tools in eReader apps.

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Introductory Algebra Copyright © 2021 by Izabela Mazur is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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