{"product_id":"algebra-ii-essentials-for-dummies-isbn-9781119590873","title":"Algebra II Essentials For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlgebra II Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781119590873) was previously published as \u003ci\u003eAlgebra II Essentials For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003e(9780470618400). While this version features a new \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassing grades in two years of algebra courses are required for high school graduation. \u003ci\u003eAlgebra II Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers key ideas from typical second-year Algebra coursework to help students get up to speed. Free of ramp-up material, \u003ci\u003eAlgebra II Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e sticks to the point, with content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical Algebra II course, from polynomials, conics, and systems of equations to rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical algebra concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDummies is proud to present our new series, \u003ci\u003eThe Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Making Advances in Algebra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Out the Best in Algebraic Properties 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking short work of the basic properties 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing your operations 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnumerating Exponential Rules 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiplying and dividing exponents 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRooting out exponents 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering up exponents 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with negative exponents 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssigning Factoring Techniques 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking two terms factor 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring three terms 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring four or more terms by grouping 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Lining Up Linear Equations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the First Degree: Linear Equations 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving basic linear equations 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminating fractions 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLining Up Linear Inequalities 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving basic inequalities 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing interval notation 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbsolute Value: Keeping Everything in Line 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving absolute value equations 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing through absolute value inequality 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Making Quick Work of Quadratic Equations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Square Root Rule When Possible 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Quadratic Equations by Factoring 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring quadratic binomials 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring quadratic trinomials 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Quadratic Formula to the Rescue 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing rational solutions 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating irrational solutions 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting Quadratic-like Equations 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Quadratic Inequalities 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping it strictly quadratic 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigning up for fractions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing the number of factors 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Rolling Along with Rational and Radical Equations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRounding Up Rational Equations and Eliminating Fractions 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your least common denominator work for you 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposing proportions for solving rational equations 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasoning with Radicals 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring both sides of the equation 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking on two radicals 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Negative Exponents 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring out a negative exponent as a greatest common factor 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving quadratic-like trinomials 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiddling with Fractional Exponents 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving equations by factoring fractional exponents 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting techniques for working with fractional exponents 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Forging Function Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing Function Characteristics 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDenoting function notation 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing function notation to evaluate functions 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Domain and Range 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into domain 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrangling with range 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting on Even and Odd Functions 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether even or odd 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing even and odd functions in graphs 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking on Functions One-to-One 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining which functions are one-to-one 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting for one-to-one functions 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposing Functions 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposing yourself with functions 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposing with the difference quotient 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into Inverse Functions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding which functions are inverses 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an inverse of a function 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Graphing Linear and Quadratic Functions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Some Graphing Techniques 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding x- and y-intercepts 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting on a graph’s symmetry 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Graphs of Lines 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the slope of a line 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing two line equations 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying parallel and perpendicular lines 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing to Terms with the Standard Form of a Quadratic 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with “a” in the standard form 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing “a” with “b” and “c” 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyeing a Quadratic’s Intercepts 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the one and only y-intercept 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting at the x-intercepts 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Vertex of a Parabola 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputing vertex coordinates 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking up with the axis of symmetry 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSketching a Graph from the Available Information 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Pondering Polynomials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing Up a Polynomial Equation 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Intercepts and Turning Points 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting relative value and absolute value 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with intercepts and turning points 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving for y-intercepts and x-intercepts 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining When a Polynomial is Positive or Negative 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating a sign line 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing a sign change rule 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Polynomial Equations 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring for roots 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking sane steps with the rational root theorem 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Descartes in charge of signs 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Roots Synthetically 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing synthetic division when searching for roots 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynthetically dividing by a binomial 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Being Respectful of Rational Functions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Rational Functions 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeliberating on domain 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating intercepts 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssigning Roles to Asymptotes 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValidating vertical asymptotes 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding equations for horizontal asymptotes 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking vertical and horizontal asymptotes to graphs 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the scoop on oblique (slant) asymptotes 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscounting Removable Discontinuities 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding removable discontinuities by factoring 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the removals 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Limits of Rational Functions 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining limits at function discontinuities 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding infinity 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at infinity 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Examining Exponential and Logarithmic Functions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputing Exponentially 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to the Base of Exponential Functions 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassifying bases 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the more frequently used bases: 10 and e 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExponential Equation Solutions 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating matching bases 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuelling quadratic patterns 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into Logarithmic Functions 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting the properties of logarithms 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing more with logs than sawing 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Equations Containing Logs 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing all logs created equal 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving log equations by changing to exponentials 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Getting Creative with Conics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosing with Parabolas 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneralizing the form of a parabola’s equation 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking short work of a parabola’s sketch 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging a parabola’s equation to the standard form 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircling around a Conic 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Eclipsed by Ellipses 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the shape 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the foci 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Hyped for Hyperbolas 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding the asymptotes 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphing hyperbolas 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Solving Systems of Equations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Solutions Using the Standard Linear-Systems Form 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Linear Systems by Graphing 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting an intersection 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling the same line 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting up with parallel lines 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Elimination (Addition) to Solve Systems of Equations 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Substitution to Be a Satisfactory Substitute 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariable substituting made easy 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting solutions for coexisting lines 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking on Systems of Three Linear Equations 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the solution of a system of three linear equations 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneralizing with a system solution 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing the Number of Equations 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntersecting Parabolas and Lines 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining if and where lines and parabolas cross paths 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining that there’s no solution 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrossing Parabolas with Circles 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding multiple intersections 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSifting through the possibilities for solutions 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Taking the Complexity Out of Complex Numbers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying Powers of i 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting More Complex with Complex Numbers 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming complex operations 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming complex division by multiplying by the conjugate 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying reluctant radicals 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnraveling Complex Solutions in Quadratic Equations 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Polynomials with Complex Roots 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassifying conjugate pairs 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking use of complex zeros 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Ten (or So) Special Formulas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Multiplication to Add 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring in Factorial 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Out Permutations 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting Combinations 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding n Integers 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding n Squared Integers 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Odd Numbers 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing for the Geometric 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Compound Interest 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 167\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Jane Sterling\u003c\/b\u003e taught algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 30 years. 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