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MATH 061 Basic Algebra and Geometry

Topics include solving first degree equations, solving and graphing linear inequalities on a number line and graphing linear equations. Developing fluency with fractions and the ability to solve problems involving percentages, unit conversions, proportions, perimeter, area, the Pythagorean Theorem, distance formula, and midpoint formula is emphasized. All sections require the use of the interactive computer program that comes with the software code. Use of a calculator is limited to a four-function calculator.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Successful completion of Continuing Education Intermediate Math and ENGL 083 OR ENGL 093 OR appropriate score on the Mathematics and English placement tests.

Hours Weekly

5 emporium hours weekly

Course Objectives

  1. Simplify, order, and perform operations on fractions.
  2. Solve numerical application problems involving percentages, unit conversions, and proportions.
  3. Convert numbers between standard and scientific notation.
  4. Solve geometric problems related to perimeter and area of combined figures and apply the triangle angle sum theorem.
  5. Solve literal equations for a specified variable.
  6. Solve single variable application problems involving linear equations and inequalities.
  7. Graph linear equations and write a linear equation given two points.
  8. Solve contextual problems by applying the Pythagorean Theorem, the distance formula, or the midpoint formula.

Course Objectives

  1. Simplify, order, and perform operations on fractions.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  2. Solve numerical application problems involving percentages, unit conversions, and proportions.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  3. Convert numbers between standard and scientific notation.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  4. Solve geometric problems related to perimeter and area of combined figures and apply the triangle angle sum theorem.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  5. Solve literal equations for a specified variable.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  6. Solve single variable application problems involving linear equations and inequalities.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  7. Graph linear equations and write a linear equation given two points.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  8. Solve contextual problems by applying the Pythagorean Theorem, the distance formula, or the midpoint formula.

    This objective is a course Goal Only