Geometry Essentials for Dummies - by Mark Ryan (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Geometry Essentials For Dummies (9781119590446) was previously published as Geometry Essentials For Dummies (9781118068755). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Just the critical concepts you need to score high in geometry

This practical, friendly guide focuses on critical concepts taught in a typical geometry course, from the properties of triangles, parallelograms, circles, and cylinders, to the skills and strategies you need to write geometry proofs. Geometry Essentials For Dummies is perfect for cramming or doing homework, or as a reference for parents helping kids study for exams.

• Get down to the basics -- get a handle on the basics of geometry, from lines, segments, and angles, to vertices, altitudes, and diagonals
• Conquer proofs with confidence -- follow easy-to-grasp instructions for understanding the components of a formal geometry proof
• Take triangles in strides -- learn how to take in a triangle's sides, analyze its angles, work through an SAS proof, and apply the Pythagorean Theorem
• Polish up on polygons -- get the lowdown on quadrilaterals and other polygons: their angles, areas, properties, perimeters, and much more

From the Back Cover

• Critical theorems for geometry proofs
• The principles and formulas you need to know
• Key concepts in quick, focused lessons

All you need to get in shape for geometry

This practical, friendly guide focuses on critical concepts taught in a typical geometry course. Get a handle on the basics -- from lines, segments, and angles to vertices, altitudes, and diagonals. Learn the properties of triangles, parallelograms, circles, and cylinders. Master the skills and strategies you need to write geometry proofs. Geometry Essentials For Dummies is perfect for cramming, doing homework, or as a reference for parents helping kids study for exams.

Inside...

• Common geometry terms
• Tips for tackling geometry proofs
• The quadrilateral family
• Straight talk on circles
• Essential triangle formulas
• Spheres, cylinders, prisms, and pyramids

About the Author

Mark Ryan is the owner of The Math Center in the Chicago area, where he teaches students in all levels of mathematics, from pre-algebra to calculus. He is the author of Calculus For Dummies and Geometry For Dummies.