This new title in <i> Barron's E-Z Series </i> covers the following topics: Linear Functions, Absolute Value Functions, Polynomial Operations, Quadratic Functions, Complex Numbers, Functions and Relations, Polynomial Functions, Radicals, Rational Functions, Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions, Conic Sections, Series and Sequences, Matrices, Word Problems, and Statistics and Modeling. Review exercises are at the end of each chapter. The fast-growing <i>E-Z Series </i> presents new, updated, and improved versions of Barron's longtime popular <i>Easy Way </i> books. New cover designs, new interior layouts, and more graphic material than ever make these books ideal as self-teaching manuals. Teachers have discovered that E-Z titles also make excellent supplements to classroom textbooks. Skill levels range between senior high school and college-101 standards. All titles present detailed reviews of the target subject plus short quizzes and longer tests to help students assess their learning progress. All exercises and tests come with answers.