Algebra II Essentials For Dummies - Softcover

Sterling, Mary Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047061840X ISBN 13: 9780470618400

Publisher: 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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Title Algebra II For Dummies Algebra II Workbook For Dummies 1001 Algebra II Practice Problems For Dummies Algebra II Essentials For Dummies           Guide Type Tutorial Workbook Practice Problems Review/Study   Audience Level Beginner to Intermediate Beginner to Intermediate All Levels All Levels   Pages 384 312 504 192   List Price $19.99 $16.99 $22.99 $9.99   Publication Date June, 2006 January, 2007 May, 2013 May, 2010   Author(s) Sterling Sterling Sterling Sterling   Imprint For Dummies For Dummies For Dummies For Dummies   Print Book 0471775819 0470052384 1118446623 047061840X   Kindle Book B003S9VRHU Not Available - Request Kindle Version B00CWZ9CBY B003KN3M7W   Edition 1st 1st 1st 1st   Brief Description Covers all topic in a typical Algebra II course. Includes examples of problems. First step to understand topic or for review. Minimal review/example problems of Algebra II concepts. 100's of problems to solve. Companion to Algebra II For Dummies. 1001 problems, with detailed answers, organized by concept. Hands-on practice to build confidence, reinforce understanding. Concise coverage & examples of key concepts. Free of review information. No practice problems. Use as a refresher or for review.

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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

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 047061840X
• ISBN 13: 9780470618400
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192