Elementary Algebra

Description For students who need a review of arithmetic of nonnegative
numbers and a thorough introduction to signed numbers and the
basics of algebra. These basics will include polynomials, factoring,
algebraic fractions, linear equations and inequalities , systems of
equations , graphing, rational exponents , quadratic equations, and
word problems related to all algebra skills.

MA091D meets 5 hours each week

Prerequisites Assessment level: RD099/103.

Topics
I. Reading and writing numerals
II. Place value and rounding
III. Reading and writing numbers expressed as decimals
IV. Comparing the sizes of numbers
V. Order of operations
VI. Unit conversions
VII. Perimeters and areas
VIII. Operations with signed numbers
IX. Rational numbers and their operations
X. Reducing fractions to lowest terms
XI. Scientific notation
XII. Using formulas
XIII. Solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable
XIV. Solving literal equations for a specified variable
XV. Graphing linear equations in two variables
1. Cartesian coordinate system
2. Slope
3. Deriving equations of lines
XVI. Solving systems of linear equations in two variables
XVII. Exponents
XVIII. Polynomials
1. Basic operations with polynomials
2. Special products
XIX. Factoring
1. Common factors
2. Trinomials
3. Difference of squares
XX. Rational expressions
1. Basic operations
2. Solving equations
XXI. Radicals
1. Find square roots with and without a calculator
XXII. Quadratic equations
1. Solve by factoring
2. Solve by quadratic formula
3. Modeling real-world applications with linear, quadratic,
and/or rational equations as well as systems of linear
equations.

Text Integrated Arithmetic & Basic Algebra, 4^th edition by Jordan/Palow.
Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Company