Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT122AB   19966-19976 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/27/96
MAT122AB 19966-19976 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Intermediate Algebra/Algebraic Functions and Fractions
Various aspects of polynomials and functions, fractional expressions and equations, exponents, powers and roots. MAT122AA, MAT122AB, and MAT122AC together are equivalent to MAT122. Prerequisites: Grade of "B" or better in MAT122AA or permission of department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MAT122AB   19966-19976 Intermediate Algebra/Algebraic Functions and Fractions
1. Factor polynomial expressions. (I)
2. Solve real-world problems involving parabolas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (I, IV)
3. Solve radical equations and equations quadratic in form. (I, II)
4. Solve rational equations. (III)
5. Interpret function notation and the definition of a function. (IV)
6. Evaluate an expression written with function notation. (IV)
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MAT122AB   19966-19976 Intermediate Algebra/Algebraic Functions and Fractions
    I. 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
      II. Equations and Inequalities with Radicals
          A. Restricted domains
          B. Solving algebraically and graphically
          C. Applications
        III. Rational Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
            A. Restricted domains
            B. Algebraic operations with rational expressions
            C. Solving and graphing rational expressions and inequalities
            D. Applications
          IV. 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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