Math 090: Intermediate Algebra
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Course Prerequisites:
One of:
- Math 088
- Concurrent registration in Math 088
- Appropriate score on the math placement test.
Course Description
The course covers the following topics: Linear equations and inequalities, absolute values, linear graphs and modeling, systems of equations, functions, quadratic equations, exponents and polynomials, factoring, radicals and rational exponents.
Credit Awarded
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No credit toward graduation is awarded.
Course Materials
Course Materials:
Textbook
Intermediate Algebra Connecting Concepts Through Application, 2nd ed, by Mark Clark and Cynthia Anfinson; Cengage
Note that a WebAssign code is required for this course while the printed textbook is optional
WebAssign
WebAssign is a web-based learning software. Students will need a WebAssign access code, which includes an electronic version of the textbook, so students are not required to buy the book. Webassign can also be purchased with a NEW hard copy of the book.
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Calculators will NOT be used on exams, so please keep this in mind while working on homework.
List of Topics Heading link
Section | Topic |
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1.1 | Solving Linear Equations |
1.2 | Fundamentals of Graphing and Slope |
1.3 | Intercepts and Graphing |
1.4 | Finding Equations of Lines |
1.5 | Functions and Function Notation |
2.1 | Systems of Linear Equations |
2.2 | Solving Systems Using Substitution Method |
2.3 | Solving Systems Using Elimination Method |
2.4 | Solving Linear Inequalities |
2.5 | Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities |
3.1 | Rules of Exponents |
3.2 | Combining Functions |
3.3 | Composing Functions |
3.4 | Factoring Polynomials |
3.5 | Special Factoring Techniques |
4.1 | Quadratic Polynomials and Parabolas |
4.2 | Graphing Quadratic Functions from Vertex Form |
4.4 | Solving Quadratic Equations - Square Root Property and Completing the Square |
4.5 | Solving Equations by Factoring (Exclude: Solving Nonlinear Polynomial Inequalities) |
4.6 | Solving Quadratic Equations - Quadratic Formula |
4.7 | Graphing Quadratic Functions from Standard Form (Exclude: Graphing Quadratic Inequalities in 2 Variables) |
7.1 | Rational Functions and Variation |
7.2 | Simplifying Rational Expressions |
7.3 | Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions |
7.4 | Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions (Exclude: Simplying Complex Fractions) |
8.1 | Radical Functions |
8.2 | Graphing Radical Functions |
8.3 | Adding and Subtracting Radicals |