Mary Jane Sterling

"With its use of multiple variables, functions, and formulas, algebra can be confusing and overwhelming to learn and easy to forget. Perfect for students who need to review or reference critical concepts, Algebra I Essentials For Dummies provides content focused on key topics only, with discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical Algebra I course, from functions and FOILs to quadratic and linear equations. This guide is also a perfect...

"Learn to: solve tricky trig questions; graph functions and figure out formulas; use trigonometry to solve practical problems"--Cover.

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.

Explains the how and the why of solving linear algebra problems in plain English. From matrices to vector spaces to linear transformations, you'll understand the key concepts and see how they relate to everything from genetics to nutrition to spotted owl extinction.

This handy guide gives you opportunities to gain confidence in your math skills. The pre-calculus problems are ranked from easy to hard, and are accompanied by detailed explanations and step-by-step solutions for each one.

Your solution to the Algebra brain-block. With hundreds of practice and example problems mapped to the typical high school Algebra class, you'll crack the code in no time! Each problem includes a full explanation so you can see where you went wrong -- or right -- every step of the way. From fractions to FOIL and everything in between, this guide will help you grasp the fundamental concepts you'll use in every other math class you'll ever take.

"Believe it or not, trigonometry is easier than it looks! With the right help, you can breeze through your next trig class, test, or exam and be ready for your next math challenge. In Trigonometry For Dummies, you'll learn to understand the basics of sines, cosines, and tangents, graph functions, solve tough formulas, and even discover how to use trig outside the classroom in some cool and interesting ways. So, whether you're looking for an easy-to-use...

Outlines strategies and presents advice for how to solve arithmatic, algebraic, or geometric word problems, showing readers how to transform story questions into simpler problems using units, pictures or charts, and equations.