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Math 097 Elementary Algebra I
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA I
COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
First in a two course elementary algebra sequence. Students have one quarter to complete the first half of an elementary algebra course. Students entering the course are expected to have had an arithmetic course including an introduction to negative and positive numbers and are expected to have completed a Basic Algebra unit (like Math 94) including an introduction to variables. Math 97 topics include solving one variable linear equations, formulas and applications, graphing, slope, equations of lines, solving systems of linear equations and their applications, solving linear inequalities, and operations with exponents and polynomials. Fractions will be used throughout the course. Graphing Calculators are required.
PREREQUISITE:
Math 94 (Basic Mathematics) or equivalent including a unit of Basic Algebra with a grade of C or better.
COURSE CONTENT
Review 1 Topics from Chapter 1
Review 2 Topics from Chapter 1
2.1 Combining Like Terms
2.2 The Addition Property of Equality
2.3 The Multiplication Property of Equality
2.4 Solving Linear Equations with a Variable on Only One Side of the Equation
2.5 Solving Linear Equations with the Variable on Both Sides of the Equation
2.5 Solving Linear Equations with the Variable on Both Sides of the Equation
2.6 Formulas
2.7 Ratios and Proportions
EXAM 1
2.8 Inequalities in One Variable
3.1 Changing Application Problems into Equations
3.1 Changing Application Problems into Equations
3.2 Solving Application Problems
3.2 Solving Application Problems
EXAM 2
3.3 Geometric Problems
3.3 Geometric Problems
7.1 The Cartesian Coordinate System
and Linear Equations in Two Variables
7.1 The Cartesian Coordinate System
and Linear Equations in Two Variables
7.2 Graphing Linear Equations
7.2 Graphing Linear Equations
7.3 Slope of a Line
7.3 Slope of a Line
7.4 Slope-Intercept and Point-Slope Forms
7.4 Slope-Intercept and Point-Slope Forms
7.5 Graphing Linear Inequalities
8.1 Solving Systems of Equations Graphically
8.2 Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution
8.3 Solving Systems of Equations by the Addition Method
8.3 Solving Systems of Equations by the Addition Method
8.4 Systems of Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
8.4 Systems of Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
EXAM 3
4.1 Exponents
4.1 Exponents
4.2 Negative Exponents
4.3 Scientific Notation
4.4 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
4.5 Multiplication of Polynomials
4.5 Multiplication of Polynomials
4.6 Division of Polynomials
4.6 Division of Polynomials
EXAM 4
REVIEW
FINAL EXAM DAY 1
FINAL EXAM DAY 2
REQUIRED EVALUATION METHODS:
Written exams, quizzes, homework, class participation, group participation
TEXT BOOKS:
Allen R. Angel with A. Calhoun and D. Petrie.
Elementary Algebra For College Students , 7th. edition
Pearson/Prentice Hall, Inc. 2007.
Student’s Solution Manual is recommended,but not required.
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