College Algebra

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Four lecture. College level algebra, including equations, functions, matrices, and inequalities will be studied. Students will be able to: define functions and relations; solve various systems of equations with several methods, including matrices; use the properties and operations of matrices; graph equations and functions using various methods including technology; solve linear, quadratic, rational, absolute value, polynomial, and radical equations; utilize logarithmic and exponential properties to solve related equations; simplify expressions involving complex numbers; and solve application situations related to methods presented in this course. Prerequisite(s): MAT 097 or placement. General Education: Quantitative Reasoning