Elementary Algebra

Course Number: 
MATH 095
Course Credits: 
5.00
Course Description: 
MATH 095 is the middle course in the Algebra sequence including MATH 070 and MATH 098. Topics include: solving linear equations in one and two variables; evaluation and manipulation of formulas; unit analysis; proportions; graphing linear equations in two variables; rates; finding the equation of a line; exponent rules; scientific notation, adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials; function notation; systems of linear equations; one-variable linear inequalities; absolute value equations, and solving application problems. 5 lecture hours.
Course Prerequisites: 
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 070 or appropriate p lacement test score.
Course Outcomes: 
  • Solve Linear Equations with 1 variable
  • Evaluate and utilize various formulas
  • Graph Linear Equations with 2 variables
  • Find and use Intercepts of Straight lines
  • Find Rates of Change and Slopes
  • Use geometric properties of Parallel and Perpendicular lines to solve problems
  • Find the equation for a line using the Slope-Intercept form
  • Find the equation for a line using the Point-Slope form
  • Use Exponent Rules to simplify expressions
  • Use Scientific Notation to evaluate expressions
  • Add, Subtract and simplify polynomials
  • Multiply and simplify polynomials
  • Solve Proportion problems
  • Use function notation to evaluate functions
  • Solve systems of 2 linear equations graphically
  • Solve systems of 2 linear equations by substitution and by elimination
  • Solve applications of linear systems in economics
  • Solve simple and compound linear inequalities
  • Solve equations involving absolute value of linear forms