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    Apr 28, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

MAT 097 - Intermediate Algebra


Credits: 4
Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

Basic algebraic concepts, including rational expressions, functions and their graphs, radicals, quadratics, and logarithms/exponentials.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. graph radical, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and absolute value functions;
  2. solve quadratic and rational inequalities;
  3. simplify rational expressions and solve rational equations;
  4. simplify radical expressions and solve radical equations;
  5. solve quadratic equations using the Zero-Product Property, completing the square, and the quadratic formula;
  6. analyze exponential and logarithmic expressions and functions;
  7. solve logarithmic and exponential equations;
  8. perform function evaluation and identify domain and range;
  9. perform operations on functions including finding the inverse;
  10. and solve application problems involving concepts taught in the course.


Prerequisite(s): MAT 091  or placement.