Intermediate Algebra

Catalog description

Second of a two-semester sequence. Includes the study of rational expression arithmetic and simplification and complex fraction simplification; operations on radical expressions and expressions containing rational exponents; the complex number system; solving absolute value, rational, radical, and quadratic equations; solving absolute value and polynomial inequalities in one variable; solving compound inequalities in one and two variables; graphs, relations, and functions including quadratic functions; the distance and midpoint formulas and circles. Includes applications and activities to build skills in problem solving. This course is taught via Distance Education and is recommended for self-motivated students with limited access to campus and strong math and computer skills. This course requirement can also be completed by taking MATH 1099.