Introductory Algebra

This college prep course prepares you to successfully complete College Algebra, which is a common gen ed requirement for most degree programs.

What you’ll learn

  • Apply knowledge to perform operations in the workforce
  • Proper use of mathematical vocabulary and notation
  • Confidence to advance to College Algebra
  • Learn with relatable, real-life scenarios that are used to teach difficult concepts
Introductory Algebra

$79

Plus membership

NA 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

$79

Plus membership

NA 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

Introductory Algebra

$79

Plus membership

NA Credits

About This Course

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ACE Approved 2023

Introductory Algebra is a college prep course that will teach you the basics of algebra. Relatable, real-life scenarios are used to teach difficult concepts and topics. After a pre-algebra review, you will focus on the basics of algebra, including math vocabulary and notation, operations with numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and quadratic equations. Also learn to read and interpret graphs during our Introductory Algebra online course.

Course Outcomes

Communicate using the appropriate mathematical vocabulary and notation.

Perform operations with real numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Evaluate arithmetic and exponential expressions, algebraic expressions, and equations.

Translate word problems into algebraic expressions and vice versa.

Use the order of operations and the properties of real numbers to simplify algebraic expressions.

Solve and graph linear equations and linear inequalities.

Solve word problems involving formulas and linear equations.

Graph lines in the coordinate plane and determine the slope and intercepts of a linear equation.

Solve a system of linear equations by using the graphing method, substitution method, and the addition method.

Perform operations including factoring techniques with polynomials.

Use various factoring techniques.

Solve equations with rational expressions.

Perform operations including solving equations with radicals and exponents.

Solve quadratic equations.

Define the Pythagorean theorem and apply it by solving quadratic equations.

Evaluate functions and use function notation.

Read and interpret graphs.

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Course Text

Prefer the hard copy? Simply purchase from your favorite textbook reseller; you will still get the eTextbook for free. The text is provided digitally as part of the course enrollment. Students may find used, new, or rental print copies by searching for the ISBN.

Introductory Algebra with P.O.W.E.R.

Messersmith, Sherri, et al. Introductory Algebra with P.O.W.E.R. Learning, 2nd edition. McGraw-Hill, 2018. ISBN 9781259610264

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