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MATH 97 — Intermediate Algebra

Prerequisite:

High school algebra.

Description

Elementary logic, real number system, equations and inequalities (linear, polynomial, rational, and radical expressions), graphing, function notation, inverse functions, exponential functions, systems of equations, variations. 56 lessons, 2 assignment submissions (2 instructor-graded assignments); 4 proctored midcourse exams; proctored final exam.

Course Content

  1. Some Basics of Algebra
  2. Operations and Properties of Real Numbers
  3. Solving Equations
  4. Introduction to Problem Solving
  5. Formulas, Models, and Geometry
  6. Properties of Exponents
  7. Scientific Notation
  8. Graphs
  9. Functions
  10. Linear Functions: Slope, Graphs, and Models
  11. Another Look at Linear Graphs
  12. Other Equations of Lines
  13. The Algebra of Functions
  14. Systems of Equations in Two Variables
  15. Solving by Substitution or Elimination
  16. Solving Applications: Systems of Two Equations
  17. System of Equations of Three Equations
  18. Solving Applications: Systems of Three Equations
  19. Inequalities and Applications
  20. Intersections, Unions, and Compound Inequalities
  21. Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities
  22. Inequalities in Two Variables
  23. Applications Using Linear Programming
  24. Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
  25. Multiplication of Polynomials
  26. Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping
  27. Factoring Trinomials
  28. Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares
  29. Factoring Sums or Differences of Cubes
  30. Factoring: A General Strategy
  31. Applications of Polynomial Equations
  32. Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying and Dividing
  33. Rational Expressions and Functions: Adding and Subtracting
  34. Complex Rational Expressions
  35. Rational Equations
  36. Solving Applications Using Rational Equations
  37. Division of Polynomials
  38. Synthetic Division
  39. Formulas, Applications, and Variation
  40. Radical Expressions and Functions
  41. Rational Numbers as Exponents
  42. Multiplying Radical Expressions
  43. Dividing Radical Expressions
  44. Expressions Containing Several Radical Terms
  45. Solving Radical Equations
  46. Geometric Applications
  47. The Complex Numbers
  48. Quadratic Equations
  49. The Quadratic Formula
  50. Applications Involving Quadratic Equations
  51. Studying Solutions of Quadratic Equations
  52. Equations Reducible to Quadratic
  53. Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
  54. More About Graphing Quadratic Functions
  55. Problem Solving and Quadratic Functions
  56. Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

Notes:

Please note that all assignments in this course must be completed and submitted online using the software associated with the textbook. MyMathLab is not Mac compatible. Internet access is necessary to complete assignments for this course (paper and Web versions). BYU Bookstore sells the required text, student manual, and software packaged together. Students may purchase them separately from another source. This course is provided to prepare students for Math 110 (College Algebra); there is no university credit for this course. Please note that students can use this course ONLY with Microsoft Internet Explorer.
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Instructor: Jackie Robertson , MS
Credits: 0
Tuition : $ 148.00
Paper Manual Fee: $10.00

Registration Codes:


     Paper Course: 6109700
        
     Online Course: 5061097
        

What are the differences between Paper and Online courses?

General Course Objectives

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Textbooks for this Course

Required:
  1. MyMathLab Student Access Kit
    ( Addison-Wesley/Prentice Hall ,  2004 ,  9780321199911 )
     $ 71.35

  2. Penna ,  Student's Solution Manual
    ( Indiana University/Purdue University ,  2005 ,  0-321-27822-4 )

  3. Bittinger and Ellenbogen ,  Intermediate Algebra, Concepts and Applications
    ( 7th ed. ,  Pearson/Addison-Wesley ,  2006 ,  0-321-23386-7 )

  4. OR PKG Intermediate Algebra with Sol Man and MyMathLab (purchase PKG or items separately, NOT BOTH!)
    ( 7th ed. ,  Pearson ,  2006 ,  0-321-37153-4 )
     $ 143.00

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