Adult Education: Adult Basic Education

This book stresses rapid learning, using many step-by-step demonstration examples, helpful diagrams, enlightening "Math Fact" summaries, and graphing calculator approaches. Fourteen chapters review the following topics: sets, operations, and algebraic language; linear equations and formulas; problem solving and technology; ratios, rates, and proportions; polynomials and factoring; rational expressions and equations; radicals and right triangles; area and volume; linear equations and graphing; functions, graphs, and models; systems of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic and exponential functions; statistics and visual representations of data; and counting and probability of compound events.

This edition includes the most recent Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents tests through August 2015. These ever popular guides contain study tips, test-taking strategies, score analysis charts, and other valuable features. They are an ideal source of practice and test preparation. The detailed answer explanations make each exam a practical learning experience. In addition to practice exams that reflect the standard Regents format, this book reviews algebraic and trigonometric functions, equations, applications, and much more.

This very approachable text combines instruction in parts of speech and sentence structure with down-to-earth examples, funny illustrations, and examination of some of the more amusing and peculiar words in the English language.

Features: A 10-question quiz in every chapter to show readers where they need the most help. Information on grammar, sentence structure, style, usage, punctuation, and mechanics. A variety of practice exercises with detailed answer explanations for every topic. A recognition and recall chapter test that includes material from the entire chapter to once again reinforce what the reader has learned on a large scale. Detailed answer explanations follow the chapter test. Chapter summaries for easy review.