MATH 097 - Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Credits: 5

Description
A one-semester course equivalent to the combination of MATH 95 and MATH 96. Topics include solving linear equations in one variable, polynomials, integer exponents, factoring, rational expressions and equations, graphing linear equations in two variable, inequalities, systems of linear equations, radicals and rational exponents, and quadratic equations. A comprehensive, proctored, departmental final exam will be given.

Student Learning Outcomes

Solve linear, absolute value, and quadratic equations.
Solve linear and absolute value inequalities.
Solve systems of linear equations.
Work with exponents.
Work with polynomial arithmetic.
Factor polynomials and solve equations by factoring.
Work with rational expressions and solve rational equations.
Work with functions and functional notation.
Graph linear functions.
Perform arithmetic on irrational numbers.
Apply and extend all concepts.

Prerequisite: MATH 093 or MATH 116 with a grade of C or better; or a satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test score