MAT-087 - Algebra I

3 credits

Topics include the real number system, operations of real numbers, simplification of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities. Topics also include graphing of linear equations, slopes, equations of lines, and graphing inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations, applications and problem solving. Additional topics are exponents, scientific notation, and operations with polynomials. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduations requirements at STCC.

Prerequisite(s): MAT-078 or MAT-073 (minimum grade C-) or placement at Algebra I on the math placement test.

Course previously known as: ALGB-087