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Information about intermediate algebra (mat 121) course offered at central arizona college. The course covers operations and properties of real numbers, exponents, complex numbers, factoring, quadratic equations, and rational and radical expressions. Students will learn to use basic operations of rational and radical expressions, factor polynomials, manipulate complex numbers, and solve various types of equations and inequalities. Learning outcomes, teaching methods, modalities, prerequisites, and credit breakdown.
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8470 N. Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85228 Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-
Catalog Description:
Operations/properties of real numbers, exponents and complex numbers; factoring, solution/application of linear and quadratic equations; operations on rational and radical expressions. RDG091 is recommended. Credit Hours: 4 Effective Term: Fall 2008 Terms Offered: All Terms
Teaching Methods: Lecture
Modalities: Face to Face Hybrid course IITV Online Prerequisite(s): MAT Corequisite(s): None Times for Credit: 1 Grading Option: A/F
Credit Breakdown: 4 Lecture
Cross Listed: N/A Learning Outcomes:
Standards: 1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide, rational expressions and radical expressions, applying the appropriate rules to express their answer in simplest form.
2a. Using various factoring techniques and formulas
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completely factor a given polynomial. Factoring techniques and formulas are to include GCF, grouping, factoring trinomials, difference of two perfect squares, difference of two perfect cubes and the sum of two perfect cubes.
2b. Solve a polynomial equation by factoring and applying the Zero Product Property.
4a. Solve quadratic equations with complex solutions, expressing their solutions in simplest form and in standard complex form.
4b. Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, the quadratic formula, and graphing.
5a. Solve a system of linear equations in two or three variables using graphing, substitution or the elimination method.
5b. Identify the solution of a system of linear equations in two variables given the graph of the system.
6a. Apply appropriate properties to find the solution to compound inequalities involving absolute value, quadratic expressions, and rational expressions.
6b. Solve quadratic inequalities using various techniques.
7a. Graph exponential and logarithmic functions.
7b. Express an exponential function in logarithmic form and express a logarithmic function in exponential form.
AGEC/Special Requirements: None
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