Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT122AA   19966-19976 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/27/96
MAT122AA 19966-19976 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Intermediate Algebra/Equations and Graphs
A review of properties of real numbers and computations with algebraic expressions. Solving and graphing linear equations. Properties and solutions of systems of equations. MAT122AA, MAT122AB, and MAT122AC together are equivalent to MAT122. Prerequisites: Grade of "B" or better in MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MAT122AA   19966-19976 Intermediate Algebra/Equations and Graphs
1. Solve linear equations for specified variables. (I)
2. Model and solve real-world problems using linear equations. (I)
3. Find the slope of a line and the equation of a line. (I)
4. Graph lines, parabolas, exponential, and logarithmic functions. (I, V)
5. Use the eleven field properties of the set of real numbers. (II, III)
6. Solve systems of equations with two. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MAT122AA   19966-19976 Intermediate Algebra/Equations and Graphs
    I. Linear Equations and Inequalities
        A. Solving linear equations in one variable
        B. Solving linear equations in two variables
        C. Graphing linear equations in two variables
          1. Slope
          2. Distance formula
        D. Modeling information with a linear equation/applications
        E. Solving linear inequalities
        F. Graphing linear inequalities
      II. Polynomials
          A. Simplifying polynomials
          B. Solving quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square and the quadratic formula
          C. Solving equations quadratic in form
          D. Solving quadratic inequalities
          E. Applications
        III. Radicals
            A. Algebraic operations on radical expressions
            B. Quadratic formula
            C. Extension of the number system to complex numbers
            D. Radicals and rational exponents
            E. Calculator use for approximations of radicals (optional)
          IV. System of Equations
              A. System in two variables
              B. Methods of solving
                1. Graphically
                2. Algebraically
              C. Applications
            V. Functions
                A. Definition and notation
                B. Graphing lines and parabolas
                C. General characteristics of polynomial functions
                D. Exponential and logarithmic functions
                  1. Simplify log and exponential expressions
                  2. Solve exponential and log equations
                  3. Graph exponential and log functions
                  4. Applications
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