Geometry For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) |  | Author: Mark Ryan
Publisher: For Dummies
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Edition: 2
Pages: 408
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.1 x 1
ISBN: 0470089466
Dewey Decimal Number: 516
EAN: 9780470089460
ASIN: 0470089466
Publication Date: January 3, 2008
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Product Description
Learning geometry doesnât have to hurt. With a little bit of friendly guidance, it can even be fun! Geometry For Dummies, 2nd Edition, helps you make friends with lines, angles, theorems and postulates. It eases you into all the principles and formulas you need to analyze two- and three-dimensional shapes, and it gives you the skills and strategies you need to write geometry proofs. Before you know it, youâll be devouring proofs with relish. Youâll find out how a proofâs chain of logic works and discover some basic secrets for getting past rough spots. Soon, youâll be proving triangles congruent, calculating circumferences, using formulas, and serving up pi. The non-proof parts of the book contain helpful formulas and tips that you can use anytime you need to shape up your knowledge of shapes. Youâll even get a feel for why geometry continues to draw people to careers in art, engineering, carpentry, robotics, physics, and computer animation, among others.Youâll discover how to: - Identify lines, angles, and planes
- Measure segments and angles
- Calculate the area of a triangle
- Use tips and strategies to make proofs easier
- Figure the volume and surface area of a pyramid
- Bisect angles and construct perpendicular lines
- Work with 3-D shapes
- Work with figures in the x-y coordinate system
So quit scratching your head. Geometry For Dummies, 2nd Edition, gets you un-stumped in a hurry.
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 Good overview but it doesn't give you any problems to work. September 29, 2009
C. Martin (Pensacola, FL)
This is a good overview of basic geometric concepts. It even shows some proofs worked out. The problem is that it doesn't give the reader any problems to work out on their own. You can't learn math by passively reading a book. You have to work problems.
The author has another book called "Geometry Workbook For Dummies". That book provides several exercises for the reader in each chapter. The reader will get practice in both writing proofs and solving geometry problems using algebra.
In addition to the practice it provides, "Geometry Workbook For Dummies" has almost identical text to "Geometry for Dummies".
So in the end there is no need to buy "Geometry for Dummies". Save yourself the money and just buy "Geometry Workbook For Dummies". You'll get nearly the same text with problems to work out also.
 workbook for dummies no good! September 13, 2009
marcus m miller
This book does not explain very good in detail the concepts of geometry or algebraic equations. It is for an advanced person in mathmatics. I found the Abeka "PLAIN GEOMETRY" the best book for learning and teaching geometry. Don't waste your money on this book. I have both books for dummies workbook and text if anyone wants to buy for 1/2 price and they are new condition..Thanks....
A Good Book but Not the Best for Young People May 23, 2009
Gloria Oh (Tempe)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We got this book out of the library and there aren't any exercies in it. Then at Back to School night the teacher recommended Tutor in a Book geometry book. We got that book and my daughter did well in the class (she got a B and math is very hard for her). Hope this helps.
Very Concise and Helpful April 8, 2009
Roberta Harn (Bellingham, Wa)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is where we found out about the Tutor in a book geometry book. We got the yellow Dummies book and the tutor book book and my son is passing the class, finally. Thank you reviewers for your help.
 Geometry For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) March 19, 2009
Fran Johnston (Belen, NM USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this book to help my grandson with his 6th grade homework. Very helpful and answered our questions easily. He has used it almost daily.
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