Math 106 - Intermediate Algebra

Course Materials

Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, A Just-In-Time Approach, 4th Edition by Alice Kaseberg
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Goals
Students are to:
• study/apply problem solving techniques and proportional reasoning,
• evaluate/solve quadratic, rational, polynomial, root, power, and exponential equations through the use of graphs, tables, and algebraic notation,
• evaluate/solve 2-variable equations through the use of graphs, tables, and algebraic notation,
• evaluate/solve linear inequalities through the use of graphs, tables and algebraic notation,
• derive quadratic and exponential functions from numerical patterns, and
• evaluate/solve/derive functions from real world (verbal) scenarios through algebraic application,

Objectives
Student will:
• utilize problem solving techniques,
• review linear equations/functions,
• solve systems of linear equations,
• solve linear inequalities,
• integrate equations and inequalities,
• utilize formulas both algebraic and geometric,
• evaluate/solve quadratic equations,
• evaluate/solve rational equations,
• evaluate/solve root equations,
• evaluate/solve power equations,
• evaluate/solve exponential equations,
• write quadratic and exponential functions from given data,
• evaluate quadratic and exponential functions,
• make use of proportional reasoning,
• translate between exponential and logarithmic statements,
• manipulate/simplify rational expressions, and
• model real data through algebraic interpretation.

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