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$79
Plus membership
3 Credits
All courses include:
eTextbooks
2 to 3-day turnaround for grading
Multiple chances to improve your grade
On-demand tutoring & writing center
Student support 7 days a week
College Algebra
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3 Credits
About This Course
ACE Approved 2021
College Algebra provides a working knowledge of college-level algebra and its applications with an emphasis on the solution and application of linear and quadratic equations, word problems, polynomials, and rational and radical equations.
What You'll Learn
Perform operations on real numbers and polynomials.
Simplify algebraic, rational, and radical expressions.
Solve both linear and quadratic equations and inequalities.
Solve word problems involving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities.
Solve polynomial, rational, and radical equations and applications.
Solve and graph linear, quadratic, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions.
Perform operations with functions as well as find composition and inverse functions.
Graph quadratic, square root, cubic, and cube root functions.
Graph and find zeroes of polynomial functions.
Perform vertical and horizontal shifts and reflections of a basic graph.
Perform stretches and compressions on a basic graph.
Transform the graph of a general function.
Graph quadratic functions by completing the square, using the vertex formula, and using transformations.
Solve and graph exponential and logarithmic equations.
Solve systems of linear equations and inequalities.
Model and solve applications using linear systems.
Evaluate and find partial sums of a series.
Evaluate and find sums of arithmetic and geometric sequences.
Solve application problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
Solve applications involving the various types of equations and inequalities.
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Lean to perform operations on real numbers and polynomials and simplify algebraic, rational, and radical expressions. Aspects like arithmetic and geometric sequences are examined, and linear equations and inequalities are also discussed.
There are no prerequisites to take College Algebra though we highly recommend concurrent enrollment in Introductory Algebra.
| Topic | Subtopics |
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| Geometry and Measurement |
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| Basic Algebraic Operations |
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| PLinear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable |
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| Quadratic Equations |
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| Polynomial and Other Equations |
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| Functions and Graphs |
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| Operations and Functions |
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| Analyzing Graphs |
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| Graphing Polynomial Functions |
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| Graphing Rational Functions |
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| Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
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| Exponential and Logarithmic Equations |
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| Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables |
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| Solving Linear Systems Using Augmented Matrices |
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| Sequences and Series |
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Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.
Assignments for this course include:
- 4 Graded Exams
- 1 Graded Final
The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost.
Miller, Julie, and Donna Gerken. College Algebra, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2017, ISBN: 9780077836344
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