ACFN 085 - Basic Algebra (3)

This is the second in a two-semester series in developmental mathematics. In addition to traditional classroom lectures and question/answer sessions, students are required to attend a weekly laboratory session. The laboratory session is the mechanism by which the students assess and address their course progress. This course requires approximately 3-4 additional hours per week using an online mathematics computer program to complete homework and tutorial programs. Students will perform operations on polynomials, rational and radical expressions. Students will use various methods to factor polynomials. Students will solve rational and radical expressions, and apply these skills to solving application problems. The concept of functions will be introduced as well as their operations. Linear inequalities will be revisited with interval notation and applications.

Prerequisite(s): ACFN 065 or placement.