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What's Pearson+?

Pearson+ is the go-to place to access your eTextbooks and Study Prep, both designed to help you get better grades in university.

eTextbooks have built-in tools that simplify studying, like flashcards, audio options, search, and highlighting. Study Prep includes video lessons, practice problems, study guides, Q&A with experts and more, to help you understand tricky topics and get you prepared for test time — all in one place.

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An eTextbook is an easy-to-use digital version of your assigned textbook. eTextbooks, available in Pearson+, give you access to upgraded study tools, including enhanced search, highlights and notes, customizable flashcards, and audio options for hand-free studying. Plus, you can learn on-the-go with the Pearson+ app.

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