MTH 0500 - Intermediate Algebra

4 Credit

Prerequisite(s): Placement test, an “S” in MTH0130/MTH0131, or “C” or better in MTH0140
Continuation of algebra; proficiency with topics in MTH0130 or MTH0131 or MTH0140 is assumed. Topics include an introduction to significant figures and fundamental polynomial operations; factorization of polynomials; operations with rational expressions, rational exponents, radical expressions, and complex numbers; simplification of rational, radical, and logarithmic expressions; solution of problems involving ratio and variations; solution of quadratic, rational expression, radical, exponential logarithmic, and absolute value equations; solution of linear and absolute value inequalities; and evaluation of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphing calculator required. Offered (All)