Beginning Algebra

Catalog description

First of two developmental mathematics courses. Topics include simplifying basic algebraic expressions in one variable, solving one variable linear equations, literal equations, linear inequalities in one variable, graphing linear inequalities in one variable, compound inequalities, graphing compound inequalities, determining relation, domain, range of functions graphically and algebraically, performing operations on functions, introducing the rectangular coordinate system, determining equations of lines, graphing lines and two variable inequalities, solving systems of two variable equations and inequalities, performing algebraic operations and simplifying of polynomials involving rules of exponents, and scientific notation. Includes applications and activities to build skills in problem solving.