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Summary:
Besides being an important area of math for everyday use, algebra is a passport to studying subjects like calculus, trigonometry, number theory, and geometry, just to name a few. To understand algebra is to possess the power to grow your skills and knowledge so you can ace your courses and possibly pursue further study in math.
Algebra II For Dummies is the fun and easy way to get a handle on this subject and solve even the trickiest algebra problems. This friendly guide shows you how to get up to speed on exponential functions, laws of logarithms, conic sections, matrices, and other advanced algebra concepts. In no time you’ll have the tools you need to:
Interpret quadratic functions
Find the roots of a polynomial
Reason with rational functions
Expose exponential and logarithmic functions
Cut up conic sections
Solve linear and non linear systems of equations
Equate inequalities
Simplifyy complex numbers
Make moves with matrices
Sort out sequences and sets
This straightforward guide offers plenty of multiplication tricks that only math teachers know. It also profiles special types of numbers, making it easy for you to categorize them and solve any problems without breaking a sweat. When it comes to understanding and working out algebraic equations, Algebra II For Dummies is all you need to succeed!
Customer Reviews:
Average Customer Rating:
Great for CSET
Customer Rating:
This book was great preparation for the CSET. Better than other CSET exam prep books.
Excellent Reference but Too Hard for Struggling Students
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Obviously Ms. Sterling is very comfortable with her subject. But I found this book too wordy and only appropriate for stronger students (who usually don't need the help to begin with). There are hardly any visuals (except for graphs which don't really count) and there are no graphic organizers or other learning tools. There are simply more fun ways to teach some of this material (e.g. "See four terms? Think factor by grouping!") (This is probably being too picky, but the subscripts used to show reduced terms were so small as to be almost unreadable.)
I also thought the author was unnecessarily gloomy and lacking in enthusiasm. For example, finding extraneous roots and then realizing that they are extraneous is part of the student's job and is not a waste of time as I felt the author was implying.
Sorry, I am still looking for a solid Algebra 2 help book to recommend to my students.
Effective when used with Workbook
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I had a great time working through Algebra II for Dummies. I would highly recommend using it with the Workbook however. Algebra II Workbook For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) If you're already enrolled in an Algebra II class, or just need a review, you can get away without the workbook I suppose. However if you're using this text to learn Algebra II on your own, get the workbook also, and you'll find the both of them a complete treatment on the subject, providing the restatement and practice problems necessary to get a handle on the topics.
don't order from amazon
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I ordered this book from amazon, then waited five days for it to ship 100 miles plus pay shipping and handling and sales tax. Go to a book store and get it four days and 23 hours faster.
Excellent
Customer Rating:
The Algebra II for Dummies is an excellent book. It's explainations are thorough and complete. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn Algrebra II.
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