High School Algebra II Unlocked: Your Key to Mastering Algebra II

by The Princeton Review, Theresa Duhon

Overview

UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF ALGEBRA II with THE PRINCETON REVIEW.

Algebra can be a daunting subject. That’s why our new High School Unlocked series focuses on giving you a wide range of key techniques to help you tackle subjects like Algebra II. If one method doesn't "click" for you, you can use an alternative approach to understand the concept or problem, instead of painfully trying the same thing over and over without success. Trust us—unlocking the secrets of algebra doesn't have to hurt!

With this book, you’ll discover the link between abstract concepts and their real-world applications and build confidence as your skills improve. Along the way, you’ll get plenty of practice, from fully guided examples to independent end-of-chapter drills and test-like samples.

Everything You Need to Know About Algebra II.
• Complex concepts explained in clear, straightforward ways
• Walk-throughs of sample problems for all topics
• Clear goals and self-assessments to help you pinpoint areas for further review
• Step-by-step examples of different ways to approach problems

Practice Your Way to Excellence.
• Drills and practice questions in every chapter
• Complete answer explanations to boost understanding
• ACT- and SAT-like questions for hands-on experience with how Algebra II may appear on major exams

High School Algebra II Unlocked covers:
• complex numbers and polynomials
• graphing and solving systems of equations
• radical and rational expressions and inequalities
• trigonometric equations
• logarithmic functions and operations
• statistical modeling
... and more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101920077
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	06/28/2016
Series:	High School Subject Review: Math
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	126,960
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

The experts at The Princeton Review have been helping students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of the education process since 1981. The Princeton Review has helped millions succeed on standardized tests, and provides expert advice and instruction to help parents, teachers, students, and schools navigate the complexities of school admission. In addition to classroom courses in over 40 states and 20 countries, The Princeton Review also offers online and school-based courses, one-to-one and small-group tutoring as well as online services in both admission counseling and academic homework help.

Table of Contents

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1 Complex Numbers and Polynomials 1

Lesson 1.1 Complex Numbers 2

Lesson 1.2 Operations with Polynomials 9

Lesson 1.3 Polynomial Identities 13

Lesson 1.4 Graphing Polynomials (Beyond Quadratics) 17

Lesson 1.5 Tips for Factoring Polynomials 24

Lesson 1.6 Polynomials in the Real World 31

2 Systems of Equations and Rational Expressions 41

Lesson 2.1 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra 42

Lesson 2.2 Systems of Equations 46

Lesson 2.3 Variation Equations 49

Lesson 2.4 Rational Expressions 54

3 Radical and Rational Equations and Inequalities 67

Lesson 3.1 Rational Equations in One Variable 68

Lesson 3.2 Rational inequalities in One Variable 75

Lesson 3.3 Rational Functions 78

Lesson 3.4 Radical Equations in One Variable 92

Lesson 3.5 Radical Inequalities in One Variable 95

Lesson 3.6 Radical Functions 98

4 Trigonometric Functions 117

Lesson 4.1 Trigonometric Ratios and Triangles 118

Lesson 4.2 Radians 122

Lesson 4.3 Trigonometric Functions and Circles 128

Lesson 4.4 Graphing Trigonometric Functions 135

Lesson 4.5 Trigonometric Function Identities 150

Lesson 4.6 Trigonometric Functions in Real Life 158

5 Logarithms 175

Lesson 5.1 Inverse Functions 176

Lesson 5.2 Logarithms 182

Lesson 5.3 Logarithmic Identities 192

Lesson 5.4 Logarithmic Functions 198

Lesson 5.5 Logarithms in the Real World 208

6 More Functions 225

Lesson 6.1 Cube Root Functions 226

Lesson 6.2 Piecewise-Defined Functions 235

Lesson 6.3 Exponential Functions 252

7 Making and Using Mathematical Models 273

Lesson 7.1 Manipulating Equations 274

Lesson 7.2 Interpreting Equations, Tables, and Graphs 277

Lesson 7.3 Modeling Situations with Equations and Inequalities 285

Lesson 7.4 Modeling Situations with Graphs 289

8 Inferences and Conclusions from Data 303

Lesson 8.1 Data Collection 304

Lesson 8.2 Means and Measures of Variability 312

Lesson 8.3 Frequency Distributions 316

Lesson 8.4 Probability Distributions 325

Lesson 8.5 Sample Proportions and Sampling Distributions 341

Lesson 8.6 Confidence Intervals and Margins of Error 347