MATH 100A - Algebra Essentials (3)

Students will perform operations on polynomials, rational, and radical expressions. Students will use various methods to factor polynomials. Students will solve polynomial, rational and radical equations, and apply these skills to solving application problems. The concept of functions will be introduced as well as their operations. Students will use interval notation to express the domain and range of a function.

Prerequisite(s): Satisfy one of the following: MATH 100 - Math Essentials (3) OR proper placement on test scores (ACT Math score of 18 or above, SAT Math score of 430-450, ACCUPLACER score of 79-84 on Arithmetic AND 80-83 on Elementary Algebra, ASSET score of 39 on Numerical AND 37-39 on Elementary Algebra).