Intermediate Algebra

Catalog description

This course does not satisfy a University Explorations General Education requirement in mathematics. This course is designed to provide intermediate algebra skills as well as a beginning background on functions that will enable the student to advance and succeed in College Algebra and beyond. Topics include algebraic concepts with emphasis on factoring polynomial expressions and solving polynomial equations, solving linear inequalities, understanding set notation including internal notation, manipulating rational expressions and solving rational equations, definition of functions and graphs of basic functions, manipulating rational exponents and radicals and solving radical equations.