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MATH021

Introductory Algebra

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the concepts and methods of algebra. Numerical, graphical, and symbolic tools and techniques are used to apply algebra to real-world situations. Topics include creating and translating algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, inequalities and formulas, graphing and writing linear functions, solving linear systems, solving quadratic, rational, cubic and radical equations, and simplifying polynomial and radical expressions. Applications are included throughout the course. This is a developmental course in the basic skills and will not be counted towards degree requirements. NOTE: Students taking MATH 021 may not enroll simultaneously in any other math course. (Prerequisites: MATH-015 or MATH-012 or satisfactory completion of the College's foundational studies requirement in computation)

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