MATH 93: Beginning Algebra

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Class Program

Mathematics

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091725

Meets Degree Requirements For

Not Intended for Transfer, Typically Numbered Below 100.

Description

Students will work with polynomials, solve linear equations, graph linear equations in two dimensions, calculate slopes and intercepts for lines, solve systems of linear equations, and use unit analysis to solve applications. This course prepares students for MATH 99. Concurrent enrollment in SDS 103 is recommended.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

MATH 90 or MATH 92 or higher with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better or ABE 40 with a "B-" (2.7) or better, or appropriate placement score.

Course Learning Outcomes

Translate between English and Algebraic expressions.

Simplify numeric expressions containing powers, roots, parentheses, absolute values using correct order of operations.

Add, subtract, multiply algebraic expressions.

Evaluate algebraic expressions.

Use distributive, commutative and associative properties to manipulate expressions.

Use unit analysis to set up and solve word problems.

Convert between decimal and scientific notation and perform arithmetic operations on numbers written in scientific notation.

Solve linear equations and linear inequalities.

Set up and solve linear word problems.

Graph linear equations in two variables from tables and from equations.

Calculate the slope of a line given two points, a graph, and/or an equation.

Find the equation of a line in two variables given two points, a point and a slope, or a graph.

Solve a 2X2 system of linear equations graphically and algebraically and solve applications involving 2X2 systems.

Continue on into next appropriate math course.

Core Topics

Use exponent properties through negative exponents to simplify expressions.
Use Scientific Notation:
- Convert between decimal notation and scientific notation.
- Perform arithmetic operations on numbers written in scientific notation.
Use Unit Analysis to convert between measurement systems and solve applications.
Translate between algebraic notation and English.
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
Solve linear equations in one variable.
Solve linear inequalities in one variable and use interval notation and set builder notation to write solution sets.
Set up and solve applications involving linear equations including:
- percents
- rates and ratios
- geometry
Compute slopes of lines from points, tables and graphs.
Determine equations of lines in slope-intercept and point-slope given:
- slope and a point
- two points
- graph
- linear story problem
Graph lines given equations and/or tables.
Determine key components of lines, including slope and intercepts.
Determine if given lines are parallel or perpendicular.
Solve system of linear equations graphically and algebraically including applications.