Algebra and Trigonometry, Structure and Method Book 2 - Student Edition

Richard G. Brown

ISBN 10: 0395470560 / ISBN 13: 9780395470565

Published by Houghton Mifflin College Div, 1990

About this Item

Hardcover edition, as pictured. One yellow spot on inside cover page. Slight cover wear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Algebra and Trigonometry, Structure and Method Book 2 - Student Edition
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0395470560
• ISBN 13: 9780395470565
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

An algebra book requires a different type of reading than a novel or a short story. Every sentence in a math book is full of information and logically linked to the surrounding sentences. You should read the sentences carefully and think about their meaning. As you read, remember that algebra builds upon itself; for example, the method of factoring that you'll study don page 188 will be useful to you on page 697. Be sure to read with a pencil in your Do calculations, draw sketches, and take notes.1. you'll learn many new words in algebra.2. algebra, and mathematics in general, has its own symbolic language. You must be able to read these symbols in order to understand algebra.3. throughout this book you'll find many diagrams. They contain information that will help you understand the concepts under discussion.4. DISPLAYED throughout this book important information is displayed in gray boxes. This information includes properties, definitions, methods, and summaries.5. READING throughout this book you will find sections called Reading Algebra. These sections deal with such topics as independent study and problem solving strategies.6. EXERCISES, TESTS, AND each lesson in this book is followed by Oral and Written Exercises. Lessons may also include Problems, Mixed Review Exercises, and optional Computer Exercises. Answers for all Mixed Review Exercises and or selected Written Exercises, Problems, and Computer Exercises are given at the back of this book. Within each chapter you will find Self-Tests that you can use to check your progress. Answers for all Self-Tests are also given at the back of this book. Each chapter concludes with a chapter Summary that lists important ideas from the chapter, a Chapter Review in multiple-choice format, and a Chapter Test. Lesson numbers in the margins of the Review and Test indicate which lesson a group of questions covers.