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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
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.
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
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2016 |
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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 |
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.
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
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 |