Basic Arithmetic

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Primary emphasis on conceptual understanding of and solving problems involving whole numbers, integers, mathematical operations, decimals, decimal operations, fractions, percentages, angles and geometric figures. Use of systems of measure, similarity, proportionality and the Pythagorean theorem. Focus on mathematical language, connections, patterns and reasoning, and additive and multiplicative reasoning. Prerequisites: None. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: (MAT051 and MAT052 and MAT053), or MAT081, or MAT082.