Geometry Essentials For Dummies

Mark Ryan

ISBN 10: 1118068750 / ISBN 13: 9781118068755

Published by For Dummies, 2011

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Just the critical concepts you need to score high in geometry This practical, friendly guide focuses on critical concepts taught in a typical geometry course, from the properties of triangles, parallelograms, circles, and cylinders, to the skills and strategies you need to write geometry proofs. Geometry Essentials For Dummies is perfect for cramming or doing homework, or as a reference for parents helping kids study for exams. Get down to the basics %u2014 get a handle on the basics of geometry, from lines, segments, and angles, to vertices, altitudes, and diagonals Conquer proofs with confidence %u2014 follow easy-to-grasp instructions for understanding the components of a formal geometry proof Take triangles in strides %u2014 learn how to take in a triangle's sides, analyze its angles, work through an SAS proof, and apply the Pythagorean Theorem Polish up on polygons %u2014 get the lowdown on quadrilaterals and other polygons: their angles, areas, properties, perimeters, and much more Open the book and find: Plain-English explanations of geometry terms Tips for tackling geometry proofs The seven members of the quadrilateral family Straight talk on circles Essential triangle formulas The lowdown on 3-D: spheres, cylinders, prisms, and pyramids Ten things to use as reasons in geometry proofs Learn to: Core concepts about the geometry of shapes and geometry proofs Critical theorems, postulates, and definitions The principles and formulas you need to know Former library book. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geometry Essentials For Dummies
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118068750
• ISBN 13: 9781118068755
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Ex-Library

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Synopsis

Just the critical concepts you need to score high in geometry

This practical, friendly guide focuses on critical concepts taught in a typical geometry course, from the properties of triangles, parallelograms, circles, and cylinders, to the skills and strategies you need to write geometry proofs. Geometry Essentials For Dummies is perfect for cramming or doing homework, or as a reference for parents helping kids study for exams.

• Get down to the basics — get a handle on the basics of geometry, from lines, segments, and angles, to vertices, altitudes, and diagonals

• Conquer proofs with confidence — follow easy-to-grasp instructions for understanding the components of a formal geometry proof

• Take triangles in strides — learn how to take in a triangle's sides, analyze its angles, work through an SAS proof, and apply the Pythagorean Theorem

• Polish up on polygons — get the lowdown on quadrilaterals and other polygons: their angles, areas, properties, perimeters, and much more

Open the book and find:

• Plain-English explanations of geometry terms

• Tips for tackling geometry proofs

• The seven members of the quadrilateral family

• Straight talk on circles

• Essential triangle formulas

• The lowdown on 3-D: spheres, cylinders, prisms, and pyramids

• Ten things to use as reasons in geometry proofs

Learn to:

• Core concepts about the geometry of shapes and geometry proofs

• Critical theorems, postulates, and definitions

• The principles and formulas you need to know

About the Author

Mark Ryan owns and operates The Math Center in Chicago and is the author of Calculus For Dummies and several other math books.