Description
All of the topics from MAT 095 Pre-Algebra and MAT 097 Beginning Algebra are combined into this 4-credit course. It includes a review of fractions, operations on real numbers, order of operations, properties of real numbers, evaluating numbers with exponents, solving linear equations, applying the rules of exponents, and fundamental operations on polynomials. Also included are factoring polynomials, operations on rational expressions, solving rational equations, graphing linear and quadratic equations with an emphasis on relations and functions. Students will be required to complete homework assignments using a web-based computer program. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.