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MATH 067 Elementary Algebra

Topics include solving systems of equations graphically and algebraically; adding, subtracting, multiplying, simplifying, and factoring polynomials; solving quadratic equations and related applications using factoring and the quadratic formula, and graphing quadratic equations by hand. 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

An appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or a grade of B or higher in MATH 061, or a grade of C or higher in MATH 061E, or a grade of C or higher in MATH 063

Hours Weekly

5 emporium hours weekly

Course Objectives

  1. Represent linear models using function notation.
  2. Solve systems of linear equations graphically and algebraically.
  3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials (monomial divisors only).
  4. Identify and apply basic properties of exponents on algebraic expressions with integer exponents.
  5. Factor polynomials with integer coefficients.
  6. Solve quadratic equations by factoring, the square root method, or by applying the quadratic formula.
  7. Graph a quadratic function by plotting the roots and the vertex.

Course Objectives

  1. Represent linear models using function notation.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  2. Solve systems of linear equations graphically and algebraically.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

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

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  4. Identify and apply basic properties of exponents on algebraic expressions with integer exponents.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  5. Factor polynomials with integer coefficients.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  6. Solve quadratic equations by factoring, the square root method, or by applying the quadratic formula.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

  7. Graph a quadratic function by plotting the roots and the vertex.

    This objective is a course Goal Only