Algebra II All-in-One For Dummies

Introduction

Here you are: contemplating the study of Algebra II. You just couldn’t get enough of Algebra I? Good for you! You’re moving along and preparing yourself for more of the fun and mystery and challenge of higher mathematics.

Algebra is really the basis of most courses that you take in high school and college. You can’t do anything in calculus without a good algebra background. And there’s a lot of algebra in geometry. You even need algebra in computer science! Algebra was created, modified, and continues to be tweaked so that ideas and procedures can be shared by everyone. With all people speaking the same “language,” there are fewer misinterpretations.

What you find in this book is a glimpse into the way I teach: uncovering mysteries, working in historical perspectives, providing information, and introducing the topic of Algebra II with good-natured humor. Over the years, I’ve tried many approaches to teaching algebra, and I hope that with this book I’m helping you cope with and incorporate other teaching methods.

About This Book

Because you’re interested in this book, you probably fall into one of four categories:

• You’re fresh off Algebra I and feel eager to start on this new venture.
• You’ve been away from algebra for a while, but math has always been your main interest, so you don’t want to start too far back.
• You’re a parent of a student embarking on or having some trouble with an Algebra II class and you want to help.
• You’re just naturally curious about science ...