MATH 072 - Elementary Algebra

Credits: 5
Study of properties and terminology of real numbers, absolute value, simplifying algebraic expressions, integer exponents, graphing and solving linear equations and inequalities, unit analysis, ratios, rates, and proportions, solving systems of equations, factoring and performing operations on polynomial expressions, Pythagorean Theorem, functions, and applications. Course requires a graphing calculator.

Prerequisite: MATH 070 with a grade of 2.5 or higher; or appropriate math placement. Recommended: Eligible for READ 104.