MATH 073 Intermediate Algebra Support for Precalculus I

This course is designed to be taken at the same time as MATH 143, Precalculus I, and focuses on algebraic techniques and concepts that support student success in MATH 143. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, inverse, and logarithmic functions; polynomial and rational expressions; and radical and power equations. A graphing calculator is required.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

An appropriate score on the mathematics placement test or a grade of A in MATH 063, a grade of B in MATH 067, or a grade of C or higher in MATH 067E.

Corequisite

MATH 143

Hours Weekly

2

Course Objectives

1. Identify functions and basic properties of functions.
2. Build and interpret linear functions and models.
3. Solve linear inequalities and use linear inequalities to model application problems.
4. Solve absolute value equations and inequalities.
5. Solve quadratic equations and identify properties of quadratic functions.
6. Simplify and perform algebraic operations with rational expressions.
7. Solve radical equations and equations with rational exponents.
8. Recognize exponential functions and model applications with exponential functions.
9. Understand the relationship between a function and its inverse, and use this idea to explore logarithmic functions.

Course Objectives

1. Identify functions and basic properties of functions.
2. Build and interpret linear functions and models.
3. Solve linear inequalities and use linear inequalities to model application problems.
4. Solve absolute value equations and inequalities.
5. Solve quadratic equations and identify properties of quadratic functions.
6. Simplify and perform algebraic operations with rational expressions.
7. Solve radical equations and equations with rational exponents.
8. Recognize exponential functions and model applications with exponential functions.
9. Understand the relationship between a function and its inverse, and use this idea to explore logarithmic functions.