MATH 0840 - Introductory Algebra
4 Credits
Designed for students who need work in beginning algebra and who are preparing for Intermediate Algebra (0940), Introduction to Statistics (1103), Math for Liberal Arts (1101), or Mathematical Foundations (1107). The topics in this course include real number operations and properties; solving linear equations and inequalities; graphing linear equations; rules of exponents; polynomial operations; factoring polynomials; solving quadratic equations by factoring and with quadratic formula; solving systems of linear equations; functions; applications are embedded throughout the course. Recommendation based on the results of the Inver Hills Assessment Test within the last 2 years. This course will not fulfill any degree requirements.
Placement Level Math 0840: Introductory Algebra
Major Content Areas
Real Numbers: Properties, Arithmetic, Order of Operations 14% Functions: Domain, Range, Graphing Linear Functions, Applied Problems 6% Solve Quadratic Eq’ns by Factoring & Quadratic Formula & Applied Problems 10% Lines: Graphing, Slope, Intercepts, Applied Problems 12% Rules of Exponents and Polynomial Arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply) 18% Solve Linear Equations, Inequalities and Applied Problems 18% Factor Polynomials 10% Solve Systems of Linear Equations (2x2) & Applied Problems 12%
Learning Outcomes
Translate words into algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities; as well as simplify algebraic expressions. Solve linear, literal, quadratic, and systems of linear equations (2x2); as well as linear inequalities. Evaluate functions using proper notation and find the domain and range of functions based on their graphs. Perform arithmetic of polynomials (add, subtract, multiply) and factor polynomials. Use laws of exponents to simplify expressions with integer exponents. Perform arithmetic of real numbers. Graph linear equations using slope and intercept, find equations of lines, and interpret linear models. Solve applied problems using the equations and inequalities in Outcome 4.
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