Intermediate Algebra

Catalog description

Second of two developmental mathematics courses. Topics include factoring; solving quadratic equations utilizing the methods of the zero product property, square root property, completing the square, and the quadratic formula; solving rational and radical equations, and systems of three linear equations in three variables; simplifying and evaluating rational, radical and exponential expressions; graphing quadratic and radical functions; introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; applications and activities to build problem-solving skills.