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MATH 063 Introduction to Elementary Algebra

This course covers the topics in the middle units in the elementary algebra sequence. Topics include solving and graphing linear inequalities on a number line; determining and graphing linear equations; and solving literal equations for a specified variable. Students will apply the Pythagorean Theorem, distance formula, and midpoint formula, and develop skills in solving systems of equations graphically and algebraically. Linear equations will be used to develop an understanding of function notation. 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

MATH 061 with a grade of C only

Hours Weekly

5 emporium hours weekly

Course Objectives

  1. Solve literal equations for a specified variable.
  2. Solve single variable application problems involving linear equations and inequalities.
  3. Graph linear equations and write a linear equation given two points.
  4. Solve contextual problems by applying the Pythagorean Theorem, the distance formula, or the midpoint formula.
  5. Represent linear models using function notation.
  6. Solve systems of linear equations graphically and algebraically.
  7. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials (monomial divisors only).

Course Objectives

  1. Solve literal equations for a specified variable.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

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

    This objective is a course Goal Only

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

    This objective is a course Goal Only

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

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  5. Represent linear models using function notation.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  6. Solve systems of linear equations graphically and algebraically.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  7. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials (monomial divisors only).

    This objective is a course Goal Only