MATH 096 - Intermediate Algebra

An examination of algebraic skills and concepts intended to prepare students for MATH 130, MATH 150, and MATH 165. Algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal approaches are used in working with a variety of functions and their applications, including linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and radical functions. Solve systems of equations. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 , appropriate score on the mathematics assessment test; or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): READ 120 . Four hours each week. Formerly MA 099.

4 semester hours

FOUR EQUIVALENT CREDIT HOURS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. NOT INCLUDED IN GPA CALCULATION.

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Use the numerical or graphical representation of a relation to determine whether the relation is a function.
Identify and state the domain and range of a given function in both interval notation and set-builder notation.
Apply knowledge of one-to-one functions to find inverse of a function and recognize the relationship between a function and its inverse in terms of domains, ranges, and graphs.
Find an inverse of linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Identify linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations from their graphs.
Solve linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, and simple radical equations, as well as systems of equations using appropriate algebraic techniques.
Simplify rational, radical, exponential, and simple logarithmic expressions using appropriate properties.
Graph linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations.
Find and identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, minimum or maximum, x-intercepts, and y-intercept of a quadratic function from its symbolic representation or its graph.
Construct solutions for real world applications using linear, quadratic, rational, logarithmic, exponential functions, and systems of linear equations.
Use a graphing calculator to enter and graph linear, quadratic, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and interpret and analyze the graph.

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