2015-2016 Catalog

MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra

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Prerequisite

(1) Within two years prior to beginning the course, either successful completion of MATH 0931 or MATH 0960 with a grade of P; or instructor approval for those with MATH 0931 or MATH 0960 placement scores for selected online sections of MATH 1310 (contact an advisor for details) - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course extends basic algebra skills and provides the background necessary for further mathematics courses. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational equations; systems of linear equations; rational exponents and polynomial factoring; rational and radical expressions; complex numbers; and graphs of linear and quadratic functions.