MATH 099

Intermediate Algebra

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

Upon successful completion of Math 099, the student should be able to:

 

  1. Evaluate expressions using function notation.

 

  1. Represent functions using formulas, tables and graphs.

 

  1. Write the equation of a line from data.

 

  1. Identify the domain of functions.

 

  1. Identify parallel and perpendicular lines.

 

  1. Solve linear systems in two variables using graphing and algebraic methods.

 

  1. Set up and solve application problems using linear systems.

 

  1. Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square and the quadratic formula.

 

  1. Determine the number of solutions to a quadratic equation using the discriminant.

 

  1. Graph a quadratic function and determine itŐs vertex and intercepts.

 

  1. Set up and solve quadratic application problems.

 

  1. Add, subtract, multiply, divide and factor polynomials.

 

  1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions (algebraic fractions).

 

  1. Solve rational equations.

 

  1. Set up and solve application problems using inverse variation, direct  variation and proportions.

 

  1. Simplify radical expressions and solve radical equations.

 

  1. Convert from radical notation to rational exponent notation and from exponent notation to radical notation.

 

  1. Convert from logarithmic form to exponential form; and from exponential form to logarithmic form.

 

  1. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.

 

  1. Graph exponential and logarithmic functions.

 

  1. Solve exponential and logarithmic application problems.