MA102 - Beginning Algebra II

Course Description

This course is the second in a series, which leads to College Algebra - a requirement for graduation. It is a continuation of MA101, and covers topics such as factoring, algebraic fractions, graphs, linear equations, inequalities, radical expressions and quadratic equations.

Prerequisites

MA101 (Beginning Algebra I) with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement test scores.

Objectives

In relationship with the college mission and objectives to provide Native American Tribes of Michigan and their surrounding community with educated and trained human resources and to prepare and encourage students to pursue further education, at the end of this course the student will be able to perform all of the following lesson by lesson objectives:

6.1 A To simplify a rational expression
6.1 B To multiply rational expressions
6.1 C To divide rational expressions
6.2 A To find the least common multiple (LCM) of two or more polynomials
6.2 B To express two fractions in terms of the LCM of their denominators
6.3 A To add or subtract rational expressions with the same denominators
6.3 B To add or subtract rational expressions with different denominators
6.4 A To simplify a complex fraction
6.5 A To solve an equation containing fractions
6.6 A To solve a proportion
6.6 B To solve application problems
6.6 C To solve problems involving similar triangles
6.7 A To solve a literal equation for one of the variables
6.8 A To solve work problems
6.8 B To use rational expressions to solve uniform motion problems
7.1 A To graph points in a regular coordinate system
7.1 B To determine ordered pair solutions of an equation in two variables
7.1 C To determine whether a set of ordered pairs is a function
7.1 D To evaluate a function written in functional notation
7.2 A To graph an equation of the form y = mx + b
7.2 B To graph an equation of the form Ax + By = C
7.2 C To solve application problems
7.3 A To find the x and y intercept of straight lines
7.3 B To find the slope of a straight line
7.3 C To graph a line using the slope and y- intercept
7.4 A To find the equation of a line given a point and the slope
7.4 B To find the equation of a line given two points
7.4 C To solve application problems
7.2 B To graph an equation of the form Ax + By = C
8.1 A To solve a system of linear equations by graphing
8.2 A To solve a system of linear equations by the substitution method
8.2 B To solve investment problems
8.3 A To solve a system of linear equations by the addition method
8.4 A To solve rate-of-wind or rate-of-current problems
8.4 B To solve application problems using two variables
9.1 A To write a set using the roster method
9.1 B To write a set using the set builder notation
9.1 C To graph an inequality on the number line
9.2 A To solve an inequality using the Addition Property of Inequalities
9.2 B To solve an inequality using the Multiplication Property of Inequalities
9.2 C To solve application problems
9.3 A To solve general inequalities
9.3 B To solve application problems
9.4 A To graph an inequality in two variables
10.1 A To simplify numerical radical expressions
10.1 B To simplify variable radical expressions
10.2 A To add and subtract radical expressions
10.3 A To multiply radical expressions
10.3 B To divide radical expressions
10.4 A To solve an equation containing a radical expression
10.4 B
To solve application problems
11.1 A To solve a quadratic equation by factoring
11.1 B To solve a quadratic equation by taking square roots
11.2 A To solve a quadratic equation by completing the square
11.3 A To solve a quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula
11.4 A To graph a quadratic equation of the form y = ax2 + bx + c = 0
11.5 A
To solve application problems

Each lesson covers a small group of these objectives. Once you have completed the lesson and have a thorough understanding of the objectives, you can practice for the lesson test by writing a quiz prepared by the publisher of the textbook. This will help you confirm your level of understanding. Only you can judge how well you understand them. If you feel you are experiencing difficulty with these objectives, then please contact the instructor for additional help.. At the end of each chapter, there will be a test based on the work in the chapter. These testes will make up 60 % of your final mark, with the other 40% will come from a mid term test and a final exam.

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