Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT122AA   19982-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/27/97
MAT122AA     19982-20015 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Intermediate Algebra/Functions and Graphs
Study of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, and absolute value equations and inequalities. 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   19982-20015 Intermediate Algebra/Functions 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. Factor polynomial expressions. (II)
5. Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. (II)
6. Solve quadratic and absolute value inequalities. (II, III)
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MAT122AA   19982-20015 Intermediate Algebra/Functions 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/application
        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. Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
            A. Solving absolute value equations/inequalities
            B. Graphing absolute value equations/inequalities
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