Calculus II For Dummies

The easy (okay, easier) way to master advanced calculus topics and theories

Calculus II For Dummies will help you get through your (notoriously difficult) calc class―or pass a standardized test like the MCAT with flying colors. Calculus is required for many majors, but not everyone’s a natural at it. This friendly book breaks down tricky concepts in plain English, in a way that you can understand. Practical examples and detailed walkthroughs help you manage differentiation, integration, and everything in between. You’ll refresh your knowledge of algebra, pre-calc and Calculus I topics, then move on to the more advanced stuff, with plenty of problem-solving tips along the way.

• Review Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I concepts
• Make sense of complicated processes and equations
• Get clear explanations of how to use trigonometry functions
• Walk through practice examples to master Calc II

Use this essential resource as a supplement to your textbook or as refresher before taking a test―it’s packed with all the helpful knowledge you need to succeed in Calculus II.

Calculus II is smooth sailing with this guide

You got your feet wet in Calc I―now it’s time to dive deeper into calculus. Let Calculus II For Dummies be your life preserver as you navigate intermediate concepts like substitution, integration techniques, and infinite series. Review your Pre-Calculus and Calculus I and get crystal clear explanations and practical examples to help you master the concepts of Calculus II. Perfect if you’re studying for the MCAT or AP exam, or as a supplement to your textbook, this book will turn you into a Calc II guru in no time.

Inside…

• Review of Pre-Calc and Calc I
• Definite and indefinite integrals
• Variable and trig substitution
• Integration by parts
• Partial fractions
• Improper integrals
• Solid and surface of revolution
• Sequences and series

About the Author

Mark Zegarelli is a math teacher and tutor with degrees in math and English from Rutgers University. He is the author of a dozen books, including Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, SAT Math For Dummies, and Calculus II Workbook For Dummies. Through online tutoring, he teaches mul­tiplication and beyond to preschoolers in a way that sets them up for school success while keeping the natural magic of math alive. Contact Mark at markzegarelli.com.