Algebra II For Dummies by Mary Jane Sterling

Synopsis

Packed with tips and ticks for cracking tough problems
Face off with functions, conquer conics, and make headway with matrices
You've worked your way through Algebra I, and now you're ready to take algebr5a to the next level. 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 - without even breaking a sweat. It's just what  you need for Algebra II success!
Discover how to:

• Bone up on basic algebra solutions
• Work with functions
• Graph parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas
• Solve systems of equations
• Get a handle on complex numbers
• Tackle matrices, sequences, series, and sets

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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Biography

Mary Jane Sterling has authored Algebra For Dummies, Trigonometry For Dummies, Algebra Workbook For Dummies, Trigonometry Workbook For Dummies, Algebra I CliffsStudySolver, and Algebra II CliffsStudySolver. She taught junior high and high school math for many years before beginning her current 25-year-and-counting career at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Mary Jane enjoys working with her students both in the classroom and outside the classroom, where they do various community service projects.