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
