MATH0975

This course is an intermediate course in the principles and applications of algebra. It is formatted for thorough, in-depth concept development. Topics covered include the basics of algebra and modeling; linear equations and inequalities, linear equations in two variables; systems of linear equations; exponents, polynomials, and factoring; rational expressions; introduction to functions; inequalities and problem solving; radical functions and equations; and quadratic functions and equations. This is a college readiness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement.Student Learning Outcomes

• Perform operations on polynomial, rational, and radical expressions.
• Factor polynomials using a variety of methods
• Translate between graphical, tabular, verbal, and symbolic representations of functions and relations
• Analyze graphs of a variety of functions
• Solve a variety of equations and linear inequalities.
• Solve systems of equations using algebraic and graphical methods.
• Use numerical, symbolic, and graphical methods to model, solve, and interpret the results of application problems.
• Determine if a relation is a function and use function notation appropriately.