MATH 070 Intermediate Algebra
The emphasis of this course is on using algebraic and graphical techniques to model and solve real world application problems. A graphing calculator is required. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, inverse, and logarithmic functions; rational equations (both linear and quadratic); radical and power equations; and linear and nonlinear systems.
Prerequisite
An appropriate score on the mathematics placement test or a grade of A in
MATH 063, a grade of B in
MATH 067, a grade of C or higher in MATH 067E.
Hours Weekly
4 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Use problem solving strategies to explore patterns numerically, graphically, and algebraically.
- 2. Write the equation of a linear function from a graph or a verbal problem.
- 3. Solve rational equations.
- 4. Model applications with linear inequalities.
- 5. Solve absolute value equations and inequalities.
- 6. Model applications with exponential functions.
- 7. Solve radical equations and equations with rational exponents algebraically and graphically.
- 8. Use the discriminant to determine the number and type of roots for a quadratic function.
- 9. Use the concept of inverse function to explore logarithmic functions.
Course Objectives
- 1. Use problem solving strategies to explore patterns numerically, graphically, and algebraically.
- 2. Write the equation of a linear function from a graph or a verbal problem.
- 3. Solve rational equations.
- 4. Model applications with linear inequalities.
- 5. Solve absolute value equations and inequalities.
- 6. Model applications with exponential functions.
- 7. Solve radical equations and equations with rational exponents algebraically and graphically.
- 8. Use the discriminant to determine the number and type of roots for a quadratic function.
- 9. Use the concept of inverse function to explore logarithmic functions.