MATH0840 — Introductory Algebra
MATH 0840 - Introductory Algebra MATH 0840 - Introductory Algebra 4 Credits Designed for students who need work in beginning algebra and who are preparing for Intermediate Algebra , Introduction to Statistics , Math for Liberal Arts , or Mathematical Foundations . The topics in this course include real number operations and properties; solving linear equations and inequalities; graphing linear equations; rules of exponents; polynomial operations; factoring polynomials; solving quadratic equations by factoring and with quadratic formula; solving systems of linear equations; functions; applications are embedded throughout the course. Recommendation based on the results of the Inver Hills Assessment Test within the last 2 years. This course will not fulfill any degree requirements. Placement Level Math 0840: Introductory Algebra Major Content Areas Real Numbers: Properties, Arithmetic, Order of Operations 14% Functions: Domain, Range, Graphing Linear Functions, Applied Problems 6% Solve Quadratic Eq’ns by Factoring & Quadratic Formula & Applied Problems 10% Lines: Graphing, Slope, Intercepts, Applied Problems 12% Rules of Exponents and Polynomial Arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply) 18% Solve Linear Equations, Inequalities and Applied Problems 18% Factor Polynomials 10% Solve Systems of Linear Equations (2x2) & Applied Problems 12% Learning