Product Description
by Mary Jane Sterling (Author)
Algebra II Essentials For Dummies (9781119590873) was previously published as Algebra II Essentials For Dummies (9780470618400). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
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.
The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.
Back Jacket
- The "must-know" formulas and equations
- What you need to know to master Algebra II
- Core topics in quick, focused lessons
Your ticket to scoring 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. Get the lowdown on algebraic properties, exponential rules, and factoring techniques. Discover how to use exponential and logarithmic functions to solve algebraic problems. Learn how to work with rational and radical equations. It's all here in this easy-to-read guide that's perfect for cramming, homework help, or as a reference for parents helping students prepare for exams.
Inside...
- How to work with exponents
- Clear steps for solving linear equations
- The quadratic formula
- Graphing techniques
- Tips for finding the y-intercept
- Help with solving systems of equations
- Formulas you need to know
Author Biography
Mary Jane Sterling taught algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 30 years. She is the author of Algebra II For Dummies and Algebra II Workbook For Dummies.
