Math 090: Intermediate Algebra
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Course Prerequisites:
One of:
- Concurrent registration in Math 088
- Appropriate score on the math placement test.
Course Description
The course covers the following topics: Linear equations and inequalities, linear graphs and modeling, systems of equations, functions, quadratic equations, exponents and polynomials, factoring, and rational expressions.
Credit Awarded
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No credit toward graduation is awarded.
Course Materials
Course Materials:
Textbook
There is no textbook required for this course. All materials will be distributed to students by their instructor.
Calculator
Though not required, it is recommended for students to purchase a TI-30 or below graphing calculator. You will be allowed to use your calculators during class, on quizzes, and on exams. No graphing calculators are permitted.
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| Section | Topic |
|---|---|
| Exam 1 | |
| Objective 1: | Combining Like Terms |
| Objective 2: | Solving Linear Equations |
| Objective 3: | x and y intercepts |
| Objective 4: | Slope |
| Objective 5: | Graphing lines (include vertical and horizontal) |
| Objective 6: | Writing equations of lines (include vertical and horizontal) |
| Objective 7: | Functions and function notation |
| Objective 8: | Solutions of systems of linear equations (slope and y int and pictures) |
| Objective 9: | Solving systems of linear equations by graphing |
| Objective 10: | Solving Systems of linear equations by substitution |
| Objective 11: | Solving systems of linear equations by elimination |
| Objective 12: | Solving and graphing solutions of linear inequalities |
| Exam 2 | |
| Objective 13: | Rules of exponents |
| Objective 14: | Combining functions |
| Objective 15: | Composing functions |
| Objective 16: | Factoring: Greatest Common Factor |
| Objective 17: | Factoring: Grouping |
| Objective 18: | Factoring: ax2 + bx + c |
| Objective 19: | Factoring: Difference of Squares |
| Objective 20: | Factoring: Sum and Difference of Cubes |
| Objective 21: | Quadratic Functions |
| Objective 22: | Graphing Quadratic Functions |
| Objective 23: | Writing equations of Quadratic Graphs |
| Objective 24: | Solving Quadratics by Square Roots |
| Objective 25: | Solving Quadratics by Factoring |
| Objective 26: | Solving Quadratics by Quadratic Formula |
| Exam 3 | |
| Objective 27: | Direct and Inverse Variation |
| Objective 28: | Simplifying Rational Expressions |
| Objective 29: | Multiplying Rational Expressions |
| Objective 30: | Dividing Rational Expressions |
| Objective 31: | Adding Rational Expressions |
| Objective 32: | Subtracting Rational Expressions |
| Objective 33: | Domain and Range |