Algebra II Essentials For Dummies - Softcover

Sterling, Mary Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047061840X ISBN 13: 9780470618400

Verlag: For Dummies, 2010

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Passing grades in two years of algebra courses are required for high school graduation. Algebra II Essentials For Dummies covers key ideas from typical second-year Algebra coursework to help students get up to speed. Free of ramp-up material, Algebra II Essentials For Dummies sticks to the point, with content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical Algebra II course, from polynomials, conics, and systems of equations to rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical algebra concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.
 
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Mary Jane Sterling is professor of mathematics at Bradley University and author of several books, including Algebra II For Dummies and Algebra II Workbook For Dummies.

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Just the critical concepts you need to score high in Algebra II
 
Algebra II Essentials For Dummies sticks to the point, with concise explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical Algebra II course. It's perfect for cramming, for homework help, or as a reference for parents helping students prepare for an exam.
* Play by the rules -- get the lowdown on algebraic properties, exponential rules, and factoring techniques
* Be rational -- follow easy-to-grasp instructions for working with rational and radical equations, from dealing with negative exponents to fiddling with fractional exponents
* Know your functions -- discover how to use exponential and logarithmic functions to solve algebraic problems
* Cozy up with polynomials -- learn the steps to confidently (and correctly) solve polynomial equations
 
Open the book and find:
* How to multiply and divide exponents
* Instructions for solving linear equations
* The quadratic formula
* How to denote function notation
* Graphing techniques
* Introducing zero to find y-intercepts
* The steps to solving systems of equations
* Formulas you need to know
 
Learn to:
* Exactly what you need to know on exponential functions
* The "must-know" laws of logarithms
* Matrices, sequences, series, and sets in quick, focused lessons

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: For Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 047061840X
• ISBN 13: 9780470618400
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 192
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar