Saxon Algebra 2, published by Saxon Publishers, is a Grade 10 mathematics textbook designed to build advanced algebraic fluency through Saxon's signature incremental learning approach across 120 lessons and 12 investigations. The course covers a wide range of topics including polynomial operations, rational expressions, quadratic equations, systems of equations, logarithms, conic sections, sequences and series, and an introduction to trigonometry and probability. Each lesson integrates continuous review of previously learned concepts alongside new material, helping students develop deep, lasting mastery of the skills needed for precalculus and beyond.

Saxon Algebra 2 textbook table of contents

Chapter 1: Lessons 1-10, Investigation 1

Lesson 1: Using Properties of Real NumbersLearn Practice
Lesson 2: Evaluating Expressions and Combining Like TermsLearn Practice
Lesson 3: Using Rules of ExponentsLearn Practice
LAB 1: Graphing Calculator: Graphing a Function and Building a TableLearn Practice
Lesson 4: Identifying Functions and Using Function NotationLearn Practice
LAB 2: Graphing Calculator: Storing and Recalling Data in a MatrixLearn Practice
Lesson 5: Using Matrices to Organize Data and to Solve ProblemsLearn Practice
Lesson 6: Finding Percent of ChangeLearn Practice
Lesson 7: Solving Linear Equations (Exploration: Solving Equations Using Algebra Tiles)Learn Practice
Lesson 8: Finding Direct VariationLearn Practice
Lesson 9: Multiplying MatricesLearn Practice
Lesson 10: Solving and Graphing InequalitiesLearn Practice
Investigation 1: Logic and Truth TablesLearn Practice

Chapter 2: Lessons 11-20, Investigation 2

Lesson 11: Understanding PolynomialsLearn Practice
Lesson 12: Solving Inverse Variation ProblemsLearn Practice
Lab 3: Graphing Calculator: Calculating Points on a GraphLearn Practice
Lesson 13: Graphing Linear Equations ILearn Practice
Lesson 14: Finding DeterminantsLearn Practice
Lesson 15: Solving Systems of Equations by GraphingLearn Practice
Lesson 16: Using Cramer's RuleLearn Practice
LAB 4: Graphing Calculator: Changing the Line and Window of a GraphLearn Practice
Lesson 17: Solving Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value (Exploration: Transforming f(x) = |x|)Learn Practice
Lesson 18: Calculating with Units of MeasureLearn Practice
Lesson 19: Multiplying PolynomialsLearn Practice
Lesson 20: Performing Operations with FunctionsLearn Practice
Investigation 2: Solving Parametric EquationsLearn Practice

Chapter 3: Lessons 21-30, Investigation 3

Lesson 21: Solving Systems of Equations Using the Substitution MethodLearn Practice
LAB 5: Graphing Calculator: Storing and Plotting a List of DataLearn Practice
Lesson 22: Analyzing Continuous, Discontinuous, and Discrete FunctionsLearn Practice
Lesson 23: Factoring PolynomialsLearn Practice
Lesson 24: Solving Systems of Equations Using the Elimination MethodLearn Practice
LAB 6: Graphing Calculator: Calculating 1- and 2-Variable Statistical DataLearn Practice
Lesson 25: Finding Measures of Central Tendency and DispersionLearn Practice
Lesson 26: Writing the Equation of a LineLearn Practice
Lesson 27: Connecting the Parabola with the Quadratic FunctionLearn Practice
Lesson 28: Simplifying Rational ExpressionsLearn Practice
Lesson 29: Solving Systems of Equations in Three VariablesLearn Practice
Lesson 30: Applying Transformations to the Parabola and Determining the Minimum or MaximumLearn Practice
Investigation 3: Graphing Three Linear Equations in Three VariablesLearn Practice

Chapter 4: Lessons 31-40, Investigation 4

Lesson 31: Multiplying and Dividing Rational ExpressionsLearn Practice
Lesson 32: Solving Linear Systems with Matrix Inverses (Exploration: Exploring Matrix Inverses)Learn Practice
Lesson 33: Applying Counting PrinciplesLearn Practice
Lesson 34: Graphing Linear Equations IILearn Practice
Lesson 35: Solving Quadratic Equations ILearn Practice
Lesson 36: Using Parallel and Perpendicular LinesLearn Practice
Lesson 37: Adding and Subtracting Rational ExpressionsLearn Practice
Lesson 38: Dividing Polynomials Using Long DivisionLearn Practice
Lesson 39: Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two VariablesLearn Practice
Lesson 40: Simplifying Radical ExpressionsLearn Practice
Investigation 4: Understanding CryptographyLearn Practice

Chapter 5: Lessons 41-50, Investigation 5

Lesson 41: Using the Pythagorean Theorem and the Distance Formula (Exploration: Visualizing the Pythagorean Theorem)Learn Practice
LAB 7: Graphing Calculator: Calculating Permutations and CombinationsLearn Practice
Lesson 42: Finding Permutations and Combinations (Exploration: Pascal's Triangle and Combinations)Learn Practice
Lesson 43: Solving Systems of Linear InequalitiesLearn Practice
Lesson 44: Rationalizing DenominatorsLearn Practice
LAB 8: Graphing Calculator: Applying Linear and Median RegressionLearn Practice
Lesson 45: Finding the Line of Best Fit (Exploration: Collecting and Analyzing Data)Learn Practice
Lesson 46: Finding Trigonometric Functions and their ReciprocalsLearn Practice
Lesson 47: Graphing Exponential FunctionsLearn Practice
Lesson 48: Understanding Complex FractionsLearn Practice
Lesson 49: Using the Binomial TheoremLearn Practice
Lesson 50: Finding Inverses of Relations and Functions (Exploration: Graphing a Function and its Inverse)Learn Practice
Investigation 5: Finding the Binomial DistributionLearn Practice

Chapter 6: Lessons 51-60, Investigation 6

Lesson 51: Using Synthetic DivisionLearn Practice
Lesson 52: Using Two Special Right TrianglesLearn Practice
Lesson 53: Performing Compositions of FunctionsLearn Practice
Lesson 54: Using Linear ProgrammingLearn Practice
Lesson 55: Finding ProbabilityLearn Practice
Lesson 56: Finding Angles of RotationLearn Practice
Lesson 57: Finding Exponential Growth and DecayLearn Practice
Lesson 58: Completing the Square (Exploration: Modeling Completing the Square)Learn Practice
Lesson 59: Using Fractional ExponentsLearn Practice
Lesson 60: Distinguishing Between Mutually Exclusive and Independent EventsLearn Practice
Investigation 6: Deriving the Quadratic FormulaLearn Practice

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