Algebra II For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543145) was previously published as Algebra II For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119090625). 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.

Your complete guide to acing Algebra II

Do quadratic equations make you queasy? Does the mere thought of logarithms make you feel lethargic? You're not alone! Algebra can induce anxiety in the best of us, especially for the masses that have never counted math as their forte. But here's the good news: you no longer have to suffer through statistics, sequences, and series alone. Algebra II For Dummies takes the fear out of this math course and gives you easy-to-follow, friendly guidance on everything you'll encounter in the classroom and arms you with the skills and confidence you need to score high at exam time.

Gone are the days that Algebra II is a subject that only the serious 'math' students need to worry about. Now, as the concepts and material covered in a typical Algebra II course are consistently popping up on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, the demand for advanced guidance on this subject has never been more urgent. Thankfully, this new edition of Algebra II For Dummies answers the call with a friendly and accessible approach to this often-intimidating subject, offering you a closer look at exponentials, graphing inequalities, and other topics in a way you can understand.

Examine exponentials like a pro
Find out how to graph inequalities
Go beyond your Algebra I knowledge
Ace your Algebra II exams with ease

Whether you're looking to increase your score on a standardized test or simply succeed in your Algebra II course, this friendly guide makes it possible.

Autorentext

Mary Jane Sterling was a lecturer in mathematics for more than 35 years, teaching courses in algebra, calculus, and linear programming. She is the author ofAlgebra I For Dummies, Trigonometry For Dummies, Algebra Workbook For Dummies, and Trigonometry Workbook For Dummies.

Inhalt

Introduction 1 Part 1: Homing in on Basic Solutions 5 Chapter 1: Going Beyond Beginning Algebra 7 Chapter 2: Toeing the Straight Line: Linear Equations 21 Chapter 3: Conquering Quadratic Equations 35 Chapter 4: Rooting Out the Rational, Radical, and Negative 55 Chapter 5: Graphing Your Way to the Good Life 73 Part 2: Facing Off with Functions 95 Chapter 6: Formulating Function Facts 97 Chapter 7: Sketching and Interpreting Quadratic Functions 115 Chapter 8: Staying Ahead of the Curves: Polynomials 133 Chapter 9: Reasoning with Rational Functions 157 Chapter 10: Exposing Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 177 Part 3: Conquering Conics and Systems of Equations 203 Chapter 11: Cutting Up Conic Sections 205 Chapter 12: Solving Systems of Linear Equations 229 Chapter 13: Solving Systems of Nonlinear Equations and Inequalities 251 Part 4: Shifting into High Gear with Advanced Concepts 271 Chapter 14: Simplifying Complex Numbers in a Complex World 273 Chapter 15: Making Moves with Matrices 287 Chapter 16: Making a List: Sequences and Series 307 Chapter 17: Everything You Wanted to Know about Sets 329 Part 5: The Part of Tens 353 Chapter 18: Ten Multiplication Tricks 355 Chapter 19: Ten Special Types of Numbers 365 Index 371