Trigonometry for Dummies

A plain-English guide to the basics of trig

Trigonometry deals with the relationship between the sides and angles of triangles... mostly right triangles. In practical use, trigonometry is a friend to astronomers who use triangulation to measure the distance between stars. Trig also has applications in fields as broad as financial analysis, music theory, biology, medical imaging, cryptology, game development, and seismology.

From sines and cosines to logarithms, conic sections, and polynomials, this friendly guide takes the torture out of trigonometry, explaining basic concepts in plain English and offering lots of easy-to-grasp example problems. It also explains the why of trigonometry, using real-world examples that illustrate the value of trigonometry in a variety of careers.

• Tracks to a typical Trigonometry course at the high school or college level
• Packed with example trig problems
• From the author of Trigonometry Workbook For Dummies

Trigonometry For Dummies is for any student who needs an introduction to, or better understanding of, high-school to college-level trigonometry.

Author: Mary Jane Sterling
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 02/24/2014
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.35h x 7.38w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9781118827413

About the Author

Mary Jane Sterling is the author of Algebra I For Dummies and many other For Dummies titles. She has been teaching mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 30 years and has loved working with future business executives, physical therapists, teachers, and many others.

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