MATH 080

Elementary Algebra I

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

Upon successful completion of Math 080, the student should be able to:

 

  1. Perform the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with real numbers.

 

  1. Evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions using the Order of Operations.

 

  1. Solve linear equations.

 

  1. Set-up and solve linear application problems.

 

  1. Identify the exponents and the bases in algebraic expressions that involve exponents.

 

  1. Graph a linear equation.

 

  1. Find the slope of a line given two points, the equation, or the graph.

 

  1. Solve a system of equations by graphing.

 

  1. Solve systems of two linear equations by utilizing the methods of substitution and elimination.

 

  1. Set-up and solve application problems involving two linear equations.