Algebra II Workbook For Dummies

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John Wiley & Sons, Jan 10, 2007 - Mathematics - 312 pages
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
 

Contents

Introduction
1
Algebra II Workbook For Dummies
2
Handling Quadratic and QuadraticLike Equations and Inequalities
19
Rooting Out the Rational the Radical and the Negative
39
Graphing for the Good Life
53
Functions
77
Answers to Problems on Formulating Functions
89
Specializing in Quadratic Functions
95
Conics and Systems of Equations
169
Solving Systems of Linear Equations
197
Solving Systems of NonLinear Equations and Inequalities
211
Other Good Stuff Lists Arrays
225
Making Headway with Matrices
235
Going Out of Sequence with Sequences and Series
249
The Part of Tens
277
Ten Special Sequences and Their Sums
285

Plugging In Polynomials
107
Acting Rationally with Functions
127
Exposing Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
147

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About the author (2007)

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.

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