Algebra II Workbook For Dummies [Paperback]

Mary Jane Sterling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2007

From radical problems to rational functions -- solve equations with ease


Do you have a grasp of Algebra II terms and concepts, but can't seem to work your way through problems? No fear -- this hands-on guide focuses on helping you solve the many types of Algebra II problems in an easy, step-by-step manner. With just enough refresher explanations before each set of problems, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, inequalities, graphs, sequences, sets, and more!

100s of Problems!
* Step-by-step answer sets clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with a problem
* Get the inside scoop on complex numbers and matrices
* Know where to begin and how to solve the most common equations
* Use algebra in practical applications with confidence

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From the Back Cover

From radical problems to rational functions — solve equations with ease

Do you have a grasp of Algebra II terms and concepts, but can't seem to work your way through problems? No fear — this hands-on guide focuses on helping you solve the many types of Algebra II problems in an easy, step-by-step manner. With just enough refresher explanations before each set of problems, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, inequalities, graphs, sequences, sets, and more!

100s of Problems!

• Step-by-step answer sets clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with a problem
• Get the inside scoop on complex numbers and matrices
• Know where to begin and how to solve the most common equations
• Use algebra in practical applications with confidence

About the Author

Mary Jane Sterling is also the author of Algebra For Dummies, Trigonometry For Dummies, Algebra Workbook For Dummies, Trigonometry Workbook For Dummies, Algebra II For Dummies, Algebra I CliffsStudySolver, and Algebra II CliffsStudySolver. She has been teaching at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for over 25 years. Mary Jane enjoys working with her students both in the classroom and out, and she spends her free time on Kiwanis Family projects.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (January 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470052384
• ISBN-13: 978-0470052389
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mary Jane Sterling teaches mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She has been teaching mathematics for over 30 years.

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Found Errors, August 13, 2007

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This review is from: Algebra II Workbook For Dummies (Paperback)

I am just finishing Chapter 5 and already I have found 4 mistakes in basic math and algebra. These errors include mistakes in addition, failing to include a term of an equation in the answer, failure to change signs properly. I do not know if these errors were made by the author or the publishing company. Either way I feel more attention should have paid to quality control. This book is supposed to help us understand Algebra, but instead it causes confusion with all these errors.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent review resource, July 20, 2010

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This review is from: Algebra II Workbook For Dummies (Paperback)

Needed to take Calculus in college 7 years after taking it in high school. Opened up the textbook a couple weeks before class to refresh my memory and I realized I didn't even remember what FOIL was. Picked up this book and the Trig workbook and worked through them and was completely up to speed by the time my class started. One major frustration was the numerous errors in the book, which made me triple-check my work a lot. However, the publisher has posted the errata on the downloads section of this book's page on their site.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lifesaver, October 13, 2010

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This review is from: Algebra II Workbook For Dummies (Paperback)

Taking an online college algebra class and this workbook has been such a great help in gaining a better understanding of the processes involved as well as lots of practice problems. It's great!