Bibliograph

Geometry for dummies, by Mark Ryan

Type

Label

Geometry for dummies, by Mark Ryan

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Geometry for dummies

Oclc number

222073796

Responsibility statement

by Mark Ryan

Series statement

--For dummies

Summary

Offers an introduction to the principles of geometry, from lines and angles to polygons, proofs, and coordinates

Table Of Contents

Getting started with geometry basics. Introducing geometry ; Building your geometric foundation ; Sizing up segments and analyzing angles -- Introducing proofs. Prelude to proofs ; Your starter kit of easy theorems and short proofs ; The ultimate guide to tackling a longer proof -- Triangles : polygons of the three-sided variety. Grasping triangle fundamentals ; Regarding right triangles ; Completing congruent triangle proofs -- Polygons of the four-or-more sided variety. The seven wonders of the quadrilateral world ; Proving that you've got a particular quadrilateral ; Polygon formulas : area, angles, and diagonals ; Similarity : same shape, different size -- Working with not-so-vicious circles. Coming around to circle basics ; Circle formulas and theorems -- Going deep with 3-D geometry. 3-D space : proofs in a higher plane of existence ; Getting a grip on solid geometry -- Placement, points, and pictures : alternative geometry topics. Coordinate geometry ; Changing the scene with geometric transformations ; Locating loci and constructing constructions -- The part of tens. Ten things to use as reasons in geometry proofs ; Ten cool geometry problems -- -Appendixes. A, Formulas and other important stuff you should know ; B, Glossary

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