Algebra II For Dummies, 2nd edition - Softcover

Sterling, Mary Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119090628 ISBN 13: 9781119090625

Verlag: For Dummies, 2015

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Your complete guide to acing Algebra II Do quadratic equations make you queasy? Does the mere thought of logarithms make you feel lethargic? You're not alone! Algebra can induce anxiety in the best of us, especially for the masses that have never counted math as their forte. But here's the good news: you no longer have to suffer through statistics, sequences, and series alone. Algebra II For Dummies takes the fear out of this math course and gives you easy-to-follow, friendly guidance on everything you'll encounter in the classroom and arms you with the skills and confidence you need to score high at exam time. Gone are the days that Algebra II is a subject that only the serious 'math' students need to worry about. Now, as the concepts and material covered in a typical Algebra II course are consistently popping up on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, the demand for advanced guidance on this subject has never been more urgent. Thankfully, this new edition of Algebra II For Dummies answers the call with a friendly and accessible approach to this often-intimidating subject, offering you a closer look at exponentials, graphing inequalities, and other topics in a way you can understand. * Examine exponentials like a pro * Find out how to graph inequalities * Go beyond your Algebra I knowledge * Ace your Algebra II exams with ease Whether you're looking to increase your score on a standardized test or simply succeed in your Algebra II course, this friendly guide makes it possible.

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Mary Jane Sterling was a lecturer in mathematics for more than 35 years, teaching courses in algebra, calculus, and linear programming. She is the author of Algebra I For Dummies, Trigonometry For Dummies, Algebra Workbook For Dummies, and Trigonometry Workbook For Dummies.

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Learn to:

• Examine exponentials
• Graph inequalities
• Go beyond your Algebra I knowledge

Your complete guide to acing Algebra II

Algebra can evoke anxiety in the best of us. But here's the good news: You no longer have to suffer through sequences, series, and sets alone. Algebra II For Dummies takes the fear out of this tough math course and gives you easy-to-follow, friendly instruction on everything you'll encounter in your Algebra II class.

• Start at the beginning — home in on the basics, from ordering your operations to expounding on exponential rules to cracking quadratic equations
• Put the "fun" in functions — formulate function facts, sketch and interpret quadratic functions, stay ahead of the curve with polynomials, and rely on rational functions
• Conquer those conics — cut up conic sections and find out how to solve systems of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities
• Movin' on up — simplify complex numbers, make moves with matrices, get to grips with sequences and series, and discover everything you ever wanted to know about sets

Open the book and find:

• How to graph your way to the good life
• Ways to evaluate exponential expressions
• Tips for defeating unwieldy fractions
• The scoop on ellipses and circles
• How to relate exponential and logarithmic functions
• What you need to know when dealing with radical functions
• Plain-English guidance on advanced Algebra II concepts
• Ten multiplication tricks

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: For Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1119090628
• ISBN 13: 9781119090625
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 408
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