Algebra 2 Trigonometry textbook recommendation

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for Algebra 2 Trigonometry textbooks suitable for beginners. Participants share various resources, including books and online materials, aimed at helping learners understand the subject matter.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about well-written Algebra 2 Trigonometry books that are beginner-friendly.
  • Another participant recommends specific books and suggests looking for older editions to save on costs, noting that the author's content is geared toward beginners.
  • A different participant highlights a website, 'mathsisfun.com', as a valuable resource for students, emphasizing its visual approach to learning.
  • Another recommendation includes a book by the same authors as previously mentioned, advising to purchase used copies for affordability.
  • One participant suggests the Cohen Pre Cal book, mentioning its low price and ease of understanding, while also noting that it may lack some applications and present challenging problems.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of various resources, but there are multiple competing views regarding which specific books or websites are the best for beginners. The discussion remains unresolved as no consensus is reached on a single recommended resource.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations depend on the availability of used books and may vary in condition based on the seller. There is also a mention of varying levels of difficulty in problems presented in different resources.

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Are there any well-written algebra 2 trig book that gives understandable contents for beginners?
 
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When tutoring I found many students like this website,

http://www.mathsisfun.com/

It is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn those topics and it is similar to Student100's suggestion of 'purplemath' (also a great website) but with more visuals.
 
Purchase the Cohen Pre Cal book which can be found for under 10 dollars. I believe Barnes and Noble has it still for 5.00 shipped. Problems can be a bit challenging. Although it lacks some applications. I thought the book was easy to understand.
 

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