MATH-61 Basic Algebra and Geometry
In this course students will be introduced to algebraic topics such as simplifying expressions with exponents, combining like terms, multiplying polynomials, and evaluating algebraic expressions. Students will learn to distinguish among examples of the commutative, associative, and distributive properties. Students will solve first-degree equations, solve and graph linear inequalities on a number line, graph lines and investigate slope, slope-intercept form, and the x- and y- intercepts. They will become familiar with elementary topics in geometry such as basic definitions of perimeter and area. Systems of equations will be solved graphically and algebraically. Prerequisite: MATH-060 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test and ENGL-093 or appropriate score on the English placement test.