Algebra II Essentials For Dummies - Softcover

Sterling, Mary Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047061840X ISBN 13: 9780470618400

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 047061840X
• ISBN 13: 9780470618400
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192