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Basic algebra, equivalent to first year high school algebra. Includes operations with signed numbers and algebraic expressions; linear, quadratic, rational, and radical equations; linear inequalities of one and two variables; slope/graphing/equations of lines; introduction to functions; systems of linear equations; exponent rules; polynomial operations; scientific notation; factoring; rational expressions; variation; radicals; fractional exponents; formulas; applications.
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(72 hours lecture; Degree Apporpriate)
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Prerequisite:
MATH 50 - Pre-Algebra
or qualifying score on current department placement test
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Communicate effectively in mathematical language.
- Simplify algebraic expressions including linear, quadratic, rational, and radical.
- Solve linear equations and inequalities, rational equations, and equations involving radicals.
- Solve quadratic equations using the methods of factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.
- Graph solutions of linear equations in the Cartesian Coordinate System.
- Write equations of lines given specific information about the line.
- Solve and graph solutions of linear inequalities in one and two variables.
- Solve systems of linear equations.
- Perform operations with polynomials including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and factoring.
- Develop problem-solving techniques by solving a wide variety of applications.
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