Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT077AB   19962-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/95
MAT077AB 19962-19965 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introductory Algebra/Polynomials
Fundamental operations with polynomials in one or more variables. Techniques in factoring and its use in equation solving. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT077AA or equivalent.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MAT077AB   19962-19965 Introductory Algebra/Polynomials
1. Simplify polynomial and rational expressions. (I)
2. Use polynomials to solve applied problems. (II)
3. Use rational expressions to solve applied problems. (III)
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MAT077AB   19962-19965 Introductory Algebra/Polynomials
    I. Polynomials
        A. Laws of exponents
        B. Algebraic operations of polynomials
      II. Factoring Polynomials
          A. Factoring polynomials: monomial factors
          B. Factoring polynomials: factoring by grouping
          C. Factoring trinomials
          D. Factoring: special cases
          E. Solving equations
        III. Fractions of Algebra
            A. Simplify rational expressions
            B. Algebraic operations of rational expressions
            C. Solve equations and applied problems
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