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Geometry for Dummies
Taschenbuch von Mark Ryan
Sprache: Englisch

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Decode complex geometry problems

Master deductive logic to solve proofs

Calculate angles, arcs, area, and more

Get up and running with geometry

If the thought of geometry makes you jittery, this book is your best weapon for slaying stress! You'll find out how to approach this intimidating math subject from a new angle?and you'll discover secrets for getting past rough spots along the way. You don't have to be a math genius to grasp geometry, and this guide will help you get un-stumped in a hurry!

Inside...

  • Begin with the basics
  • Analyze arcs and angles
  • Calculate volume and surface area
  • Solve complicated proofs with deductive logic
  • Cozy up to chords
  • Prove triangles congruent
  • Improve your test scores

Decode complex geometry problems

Master deductive logic to solve proofs

Calculate angles, arcs, area, and more

Get up and running with geometry

If the thought of geometry makes you jittery, this book is your best weapon for slaying stress! You'll find out how to approach this intimidating math subject from a new angle?and you'll discover secrets for getting past rough spots along the way. You don't have to be a math genius to grasp geometry, and this guide will help you get un-stumped in a hurry!

Inside...

  • Begin with the basics
  • Analyze arcs and angles
  • Calculate volume and surface area
  • Solve complicated proofs with deductive logic
  • Cozy up to chords
  • Prove triangles congruent
  • Improve your test scores
Über den Autor

Mark Ryan is the founder and owner of The Math Center in the Chicago area, where he provides tutoring in all math subjects as well as test preparation. Mark is the author of Calculus For Dummies, Calculus Workbook For Dummies, and Geometry Workbook For Dummies.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Geometry Basics 5

Chapter 1: Introducing Geometry 7

Chapter 2: Building Your Geometric Foundation 17

Chapter 3: Sizing Up Segments and Analyzing Angles 31

Part 2: Introducing Proofs 43

Chapter 4: Prelude to Proofs 45

Chapter 5: Your Starter Kit of Easy Theorems and Short Proofs 55

Chapter 6: The Ultimate Guide to Tackling a Longer Proof 75

Part 3: Triangles: Polygons of the Three-Sided Variety 87

Chapter 7: Grasping Triangle Fundamentals 89

Chapter 8: Regarding Right Triangles 107

Chapter 9: Completing Congruent Triangle Proofs 125

Part 4: Polygons of the Four-or-More-Sided Variety 153

Chapter 10: The Seven Wonders of the Quadrilateral World 155

Chapter 11: Proving That You Have a Particular Quadrilateral 177

Chapter 12: Polygon Formulas: Area, Angles, and Diagonals 193

Chapter 13: Similarity: Same Shape, Different Size 211

Part 5: Working with Not-So-Vicious Circles 235

Chapter 14: Coming Around to Circle Basics 237

Chapter 15: Circle Formulas and Theorems 255

Part 6: Going Deep with 3-D Geometry 277

Chapter 16: 3-D Space: Proofs in a Higher Plane of Existence 279

Chapter 17: Getting a Grip on Solid Geometry 287

Part 7: Placement, Points, and Pictures: Alternative Geometry Topics 303

Chapter 18: Coordinate Geometry 305

Chapter 19: Changing the Scene with Geometric Transformations 323

Chapter 20: Locating Loci and Constructing Constructions 343

Part 8: The Part of Tens 361

Chapter 21: Ten Things to Use as Reasons in Geometry Proofs 363

Chapter 22: Ten Cool Geometry Problems 369

Index 377

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Fachbereich: Geometrie
Genre: Importe, Mathematik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: 416 S.
ISBN-13: 9781119181552
ISBN-10: 1119181550
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Ryan, Mark
Auflage: 3rd edition
Hersteller: Wiley
John Wiley & Sons
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, product-safety@wiley.com
Maße: 233 x 187 x 22 mm
Von/Mit: Mark Ryan
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.07.2016
Gewicht: 0,548 kg
Artikel-ID: 104105747
Über den Autor

Mark Ryan is the founder and owner of The Math Center in the Chicago area, where he provides tutoring in all math subjects as well as test preparation. Mark is the author of Calculus For Dummies, Calculus Workbook For Dummies, and Geometry Workbook For Dummies.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Geometry Basics 5

Chapter 1: Introducing Geometry 7

Chapter 2: Building Your Geometric Foundation 17

Chapter 3: Sizing Up Segments and Analyzing Angles 31

Part 2: Introducing Proofs 43

Chapter 4: Prelude to Proofs 45

Chapter 5: Your Starter Kit of Easy Theorems and Short Proofs 55

Chapter 6: The Ultimate Guide to Tackling a Longer Proof 75

Part 3: Triangles: Polygons of the Three-Sided Variety 87

Chapter 7: Grasping Triangle Fundamentals 89

Chapter 8: Regarding Right Triangles 107

Chapter 9: Completing Congruent Triangle Proofs 125

Part 4: Polygons of the Four-or-More-Sided Variety 153

Chapter 10: The Seven Wonders of the Quadrilateral World 155

Chapter 11: Proving That You Have a Particular Quadrilateral 177

Chapter 12: Polygon Formulas: Area, Angles, and Diagonals 193

Chapter 13: Similarity: Same Shape, Different Size 211

Part 5: Working with Not-So-Vicious Circles 235

Chapter 14: Coming Around to Circle Basics 237

Chapter 15: Circle Formulas and Theorems 255

Part 6: Going Deep with 3-D Geometry 277

Chapter 16: 3-D Space: Proofs in a Higher Plane of Existence 279

Chapter 17: Getting a Grip on Solid Geometry 287

Part 7: Placement, Points, and Pictures: Alternative Geometry Topics 303

Chapter 18: Coordinate Geometry 305

Chapter 19: Changing the Scene with Geometric Transformations 323

Chapter 20: Locating Loci and Constructing Constructions 343

Part 8: The Part of Tens 361

Chapter 21: Ten Things to Use as Reasons in Geometry Proofs 363

Chapter 22: Ten Cool Geometry Problems 369

Index 377

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Fachbereich: Geometrie
Genre: Importe, Mathematik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: 416 S.
ISBN-13: 9781119181552
ISBN-10: 1119181550
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Ryan, Mark
Auflage: 3rd edition
Hersteller: Wiley
John Wiley & Sons
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, product-safety@wiley.com
Maße: 233 x 187 x 22 mm
Von/Mit: Mark Ryan
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.07.2016
Gewicht: 0,548 kg
Artikel-ID: 104105747
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