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The Cartoon Guides
Kartun Aljabar
BUKU ALJABAR BERGAMBAR YANG ENAK DIBACA DAN LENGKAP.
Mari belajar aljabar bersama Larry Gonick! Dari operasi dasar (tambah/kurang/kali/bagi), konsep persamaan dan peubah, sampai grafik dan kuadrat, semua dijelaskan dengan kartun menarik dan humor segar, juga banyak contoh dan latihan soal. Kombinasi sempurna hiburan dan pendidikan—cocok untuk siswa SMA, mahasiswa, guru, dosen, orangtua, dan profesional.
Mari belajar aljabar bersama Larry Gonick! Dari operasi dasar (tambah/kurang/kali/bagi), konsep persamaan dan peubah, sampai grafik dan kuadrat, semua dijelaskan dengan kartun menarik dan humor segar, juga banyak contoh dan latihan soal. Kombinasi sempurna hiburan dan pendidikan—cocok untuk siswa SMA, mahasiswa, guru, dosen, orangtua, dan profesional.
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 15, 2015
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About the author
Larry Gonick
43 books293 followersLarry Gonick (born 1946) is a cartoonist best known for The Cartoon History of the Universe, a history of the world in comic book form, which he has been publishing in installments since 1977. He has also written The Cartoon History of the United States, and he has adapted the format for a series of co-written guidebooks on other subjects, beginning with The Cartoon Guide to Genetics in 1983. The diversity of his interests, and the success with which his books have met, have together earned Gonick the distinction of being "the most well-known and respected of cartoonists who have applied their craft to unravelling the mysteries of science" (Drug Discovery Today, March 2005).
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November 12, 2019
4.5 🌟
A great way to learn algebra.
A must book for middle school. Should be in every school curriculum.
A great way to learn algebra.
A must book for middle school. Should be in every school curriculum.
January 19, 2020
I'm a Gonick fan and a homeschool parent. I started working my way through this thinking that (a) I'd refresh my dusty higher math skills and (b) then help the kid with her math. I've learned (a) that I'm still not a math whiz and (b) the kid is more interested in working alone with Khan Academy than in doing math with me. I suppose I may come come back to this someday... but in the meantime, we'll call it good.
February 20, 2022
That sure was a book about algebra
January 12, 2017
512.00222 GON
p2 Equation: a statement that one quantity EQUALS to another. p59 Equation, is a statement says that 2 different expressions are the same number.
p35 Expression: a mix of variables and numbers.
p43 Evaluate a expression by giving a variable a value.
p100 - 112
Slope = rise (or drop)/run
a line's equation determined by 2 conditions, either
1. Its slope and y-intercept, Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
2. Its slope and any point on the line Point-slope form: y-b = m (x-a) , its Slope-intercept form y = mx + (b-ma)
3. Any two point, Two Points m = (y2- y1) /(x2-x1), Point-slope form y-y1 =( (y2- y1) /(x2-x1))/(x-x1) or could use y2.
x1 reads "Ex-one", y1 called "wye-one"
Standard form: ax + by = c
x = c //vertical graph, it rises and falls forever with no run at all, the slope is infinite.
y = c //horizontal graph, no rise, all run.
Chapter 9 Power play p115
x2 , for xx, we says that x is raised to the second, third, or fourth power. read x 4 as " x to the fourth". x2 , x3 have special names, as "x squared", or "x cubed".
The expression Xn (" x to the enth) would be product of n FACTORS of x, n called exponent.
an am = a (n+m)
an am is the product of n FACTORS of a multiplied by m factors of a, making a total of n+m factors.
Chapter 11 Rates
U-naught, synonym for "u sub zero" p140
Speed: rate of distance over time, is the positive number. p144-145
Velocity: rate of change of position per unit time.
Disance = |s-s0|
The letter s stand for "SITUS", Latin for place.
Velocity is equal to speed when moving forward; it's the negative of speed when moving backward. People often describe velocity as "Speed with direction".
Chapter 12 About Average
p161 , weighted Average.
Chapter 15 Solving Quadratic equation
p202 using Babylonian called "Completing the square"
Origin of terms
1. Quadratic: from Latin "Quadra", meaning "Square" p169
2. Symbol √, called radical sign, like radish come from Latin meaning root. p181
The symbol √n always refers to the positive square root, -√n refer to negative . p183
The Cartoon Guide to Computer Science (1983)
The Cartoon Guide to Genetics (1983)
The Cartoon Guide to Physics (with Art Huffman) (1991)
The Cartoon Guide to (non)Communication (1993)
The Cartoon Guide to Statistics (with Woollcott Smith) (1994)
The Cartoon Guide to the Environment (with Alice Outwater) (1996)
The Cartoon Guide to Sex (with Christine Devault) (1999)
The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry (with Craig Criddle) (2005)
The Cartoon Guide to Calculus (2011)
The Cartoon Guide to Algebra (2015)
The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Volume 1: From Columbus to the U.S. Constitution (2007)
The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Volume 2: From the Bastille to Baghdad (2009)
The Cartoon History of the Universe - From the Big Bang to Alexander the Great (Volumes 1-7) (1990)
The Cartoon History of the Universe II - From the Springtime of China to the Fall of Rome (Volumes 8-13) (1994)
The Cartoon History of the Universe III - From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance (Volumes 14-19) (2002)
The Cartoon Guide to U.S. History: 1865-Now (1987)
p2 Equation: a statement that one quantity EQUALS to another. p59 Equation, is a statement says that 2 different expressions are the same number.
p35 Expression: a mix of variables and numbers.
p43 Evaluate a expression by giving a variable a value.
p100 - 112
Slope = rise (or drop)/run
a line's equation determined by 2 conditions, either
1. Its slope and y-intercept, Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
2. Its slope and any point on the line Point-slope form: y-b = m (x-a) , its Slope-intercept form y = mx + (b-ma)
3. Any two point, Two Points m = (y2- y1) /(x2-x1), Point-slope form y-y1 =( (y2- y1) /(x2-x1))/(x-x1) or could use y2.
x1 reads "Ex-one", y1 called "wye-one"
Standard form: ax + by = c
x = c //vertical graph, it rises and falls forever with no run at all, the slope is infinite.
y = c //horizontal graph, no rise, all run.
Chapter 9 Power play p115
x2 , for xx, we says that x is raised to the second, third, or fourth power. read x 4 as " x to the fourth". x2 , x3 have special names, as "x squared", or "x cubed".
The expression Xn (" x to the enth) would be product of n FACTORS of x, n called exponent.
an am = a (n+m)
an am is the product of n FACTORS of a multiplied by m factors of a, making a total of n+m factors.
Chapter 11 Rates
U-naught, synonym for "u sub zero" p140
Speed: rate of distance over time, is the positive number. p144-145
Velocity: rate of change of position per unit time.
Disance = |s-s0|
The letter s stand for "SITUS", Latin for place.
Velocity is equal to speed when moving forward; it's the negative of speed when moving backward. People often describe velocity as "Speed with direction".
Chapter 12 About Average
p161 , weighted Average.
Chapter 15 Solving Quadratic equation
p202 using Babylonian called "Completing the square"
Origin of terms
1. Quadratic: from Latin "Quadra", meaning "Square" p169
2. Symbol √, called radical sign, like radish come from Latin meaning root. p181
The symbol √n always refers to the positive square root, -√n refer to negative . p183
The Cartoon Guide to Computer Science (1983)
The Cartoon Guide to Genetics (1983)
The Cartoon Guide to Physics (with Art Huffman) (1991)
The Cartoon Guide to (non)Communication (1993)
The Cartoon Guide to Statistics (with Woollcott Smith) (1994)
The Cartoon Guide to the Environment (with Alice Outwater) (1996)
The Cartoon Guide to Sex (with Christine Devault) (1999)
The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry (with Craig Criddle) (2005)
The Cartoon Guide to Calculus (2011)
The Cartoon Guide to Algebra (2015)
The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Volume 1: From Columbus to the U.S. Constitution (2007)
The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Volume 2: From the Bastille to Baghdad (2009)
The Cartoon History of the Universe - From the Big Bang to Alexander the Great (Volumes 1-7) (1990)
The Cartoon History of the Universe II - From the Springtime of China to the Fall of Rome (Volumes 8-13) (1994)
The Cartoon History of the Universe III - From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance (Volumes 14-19) (2002)
The Cartoon Guide to U.S. History: 1865-Now (1987)
March 24, 2018
Larry Gonick provides a very clear explanation of various math concepts throughout the chapters of his book. Though some problems among those stated after each chapter are really tough, and even if there is an answer in the end of the book, it's not always as clear as the in-chapter explanations.
Anyway, I had a tremendously good experience and learned much. My background is not a technical one and I got stuck only a few times. If you're new to algebra, I truly recommend this book.
Anyway, I had a tremendously good experience and learned much. My background is not a technical one and I got stuck only a few times. If you're new to algebra, I truly recommend this book.
December 24, 2015
The Algebra is actually kinda simple, I chose this book after I read cartoon guide to calculus, cause calculus was hard towards the end, but then algebra was not very informative.
January 23, 2024
An enjoyable and very understandable way to brush up on algebra after almost never encountering the subject since high school decades ago. The amusing cartoons take up a lot of space but probably made the reading quicker. They kept me engaged and helped clarify a few points. Well organized, too. Brilliant.
(Also took a quick look at Carolyn Wheater's Algebra 1 in the Idiot's Guide series. It's much thicker going because it's much more detailed and less explanatory, not to mention much less fun. I left it after about 10 minutes. Had the impression it would work much better as an aid in a classroom, and if I'd wanted to spend a lot more time on review than I did with the Gonick book.)
(Also took a quick look at Carolyn Wheater's Algebra 1 in the Idiot's Guide series. It's much thicker going because it's much more detailed and less explanatory, not to mention much less fun. I left it after about 10 minutes. Had the impression it would work much better as an aid in a classroom, and if I'd wanted to spend a lot more time on review than I did with the Gonick book.)
September 14, 2021
Every standardized test I've ever taken in my life has always said math should be my best subject, but I got B's throughout junior high and high school math. 30 years later, I want to see how well I can learn this stuff if I come at it with a more positive attitude. (My theory: I told myself that math sucked, so I didn't like working it, so I didn't retain it that well). Anyhow, this is a generally good book. I mean, you're not going to memorize all things algebra in 2 weeks of reading, but he does a good job giving a general outline.
May 21, 2024
Though not as dated as his geometry guide, Gonick's guide doesn't incorporate any current technology in its presentation or content. The cartoons are helpful for the most part and the language is simple and easy to understand, but I'd have a hard time seeing current teenagers getting into this book.
February 26, 2020
Excellent visual treatment of an otherwise dreary academic subject.
February 7, 2022
Menyenangkan.
Walaupun membahas tentang aljabar yang merupakan bagian dari matematika hehe.
Penjelasan yang disertai ilustrasi yang lucu dan kocak tapi sesuai juga ditambah ada latihan soal.
Walaupun membahas tentang aljabar yang merupakan bagian dari matematika hehe.
Penjelasan yang disertai ilustrasi yang lucu dan kocak tapi sesuai juga ditambah ada latihan soal.
February 11, 2022
lack of tests and not all tests have the answers at end of the book; some chapters are super short and the cartoon not support the narrative in most of the times. Totally disappointed.
February 16, 2022
Bagus, ada beberapa materi aljabar yg tidak diajarkan di sekolah, jadi kangen masa2 sekolah hehe
September 6, 2022
If you think math books are always boring, you should read this one. It is a cartoon book. It explained the math theory through funny pictures. You would find math is fun!
November 24, 2022
4*
Interessante e bem conteúdista, ótimo para introdução a Álgebra de nível médio e até mesmo superior.
Interessante e bem conteúdista, ótimo para introdução a Álgebra de nível médio e até mesmo superior.
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