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Math 109: Pre-Calculus Algebra

Text: College Algebra & Trigonometry, Julie Miller and Donna Gerken, McGraw Hill, 2017.

Prerequisite: Minimum ACT math score of 23, Math 103/104 or 105 with a minimum grade of C.

ALEKS is required. Graphing calculators are not allowed in this course. A calculator with a one line or two line display may be used.

Sections and Topics

  • Sec 2.3:  Functions and Relations
  • Sec 2.4:  Linear Equations in Two Variables and Linear Functions
  • Sec 2.5:  Applications of Linear Equations and Modeling
  • Sec 2.6:  Transformation of Graphs
  • Sec 2.7:  Analyzing Graphs of Functions and Piecewise-Defined Functions
  • Sec 2.8:  Algebra of Functions and Function Composition
  • Sec 1.3 Complex Numbers
  • Sec 1.4 Quadratic Equations
  • Sec 3.1:  Quadratic Functions and Applications
  • Sec 3.2:  Introduction to Polynomial Functions
  • Sec 3.3:  Division of Polynomials and the Remainder and Factor Theorems
  • Sec 3.4:  Zeros of Polynomials
  • Sec 4.1:  Inverse Functions
  • Sec 4.2:  Exponential Functions
  • Sec 4.3:  Logarithmic Functions
  • Sec 4.4:  Properties of Logarithms
  • Sec 4.5:  Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Applications
  • Sec 4.6:  Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
  • Sec 3.5:  Rational Functions
  • Sec 3.6:  Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
  • Sec 9.1:  Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables and Applications
  • Sec 9.2:  Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables and Applications
  • Sec 10.1:  Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Matrices

Last updated 9 January 2024