Algebra II for Dummies /
Sterling, Mary Jane,
Algebra II for Dummies / Algebra 2 for dummies by Mary Jane Sterling. - 2nd Edition. - xiv, 388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - For dummies . - For dummies. .
Includes index.
Going beyond beginning algebra -- Toeing the straight line: linear equations -- Conquering quadratic equations -- Rooting out the rational, radical, and negative -- Graphing your way to the good life -- Formulating function facts -- Sketching and interpreting quadratic functions -- Staying ahead of the curves: polynomials -- Reasoning with rational functions -- Exposing exponential and logarithmic functions -- Cutting up conic sections -- Solving systems of linear equations -- Solving systems of nonlinear equations and inequalities -- Simplifying complex numbers in a complex world -- Making moves with matrices -- Making a list: sequences and series -- Everything you wanted to know about sets -- Ten multiplication tricks -- Ten special types of numbers.
Algebra can evoke anxiety in the best of us. Sterling shows you how to get up to speed on exponential functions, conic sections, matrices, and other advanced concepts. --
9781119090625 (pbk.) 1119090628 (pbk.)
2015937848
Algebra.
Algebra.
512 STE 23342 / 23342
Algebra II for Dummies / Algebra 2 for dummies by Mary Jane Sterling. - 2nd Edition. - xiv, 388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - For dummies . - For dummies. .
Includes index.
Going beyond beginning algebra -- Toeing the straight line: linear equations -- Conquering quadratic equations -- Rooting out the rational, radical, and negative -- Graphing your way to the good life -- Formulating function facts -- Sketching and interpreting quadratic functions -- Staying ahead of the curves: polynomials -- Reasoning with rational functions -- Exposing exponential and logarithmic functions -- Cutting up conic sections -- Solving systems of linear equations -- Solving systems of nonlinear equations and inequalities -- Simplifying complex numbers in a complex world -- Making moves with matrices -- Making a list: sequences and series -- Everything you wanted to know about sets -- Ten multiplication tricks -- Ten special types of numbers.
Algebra can evoke anxiety in the best of us. Sterling shows you how to get up to speed on exponential functions, conic sections, matrices, and other advanced concepts. --
9781119090625 (pbk.) 1119090628 (pbk.)
2015937848
Algebra.
Algebra.
512 STE 23342 / 23342