MT 065
Basic Algebra with Measurement
3 contact hours
Description:
Basic algebra course covering variable expressions, linear equations, and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, factoring, square and cube roots, scientific and engineering notations, elementary graphing, and measurement unit and conversions.
Topics include:
- variable expressions
- linear equations and inequalities
- exponents
- polynomials
- factoring
- square and cube roots
- scientific and engineering notations
- elementary graphing
- measurement unit and conversions.
Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours)
Pre-requisites:
Successful completion of MT 055 Pre-Algebra or placement
Testing Placement:
Compass Pre-Algebra 41 to 100
Compass Algebra 19 to 29
Asset score N Skills 42-55
Asset score El. Alg. 23-28
Asset score Int. Alg. 23-35
Competencies:
General Education Competencies not required
1. Apply properties of real numbers
2. Simplify and evaluate algebraic expression using order of operation.
3. Use the properties of integer exponents.
4. Perform operations with powers of 10, scientific and engineering notations, and units and units of measurement.
5. Simplify and evaluate square and cube roots.
6. Add, subtract , and multiply polynomials.
7. Divide a polynomial by a monomial.
8. Solve linear equations and inequalities.
9. Solve problems using direct and inverse variations.
10. Graph using slope and y-intercept.
11. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the third side of a triangle.
12. Translate a verbal statement into a mathematical equation and solve.
13. Calculate ad solve applied problems of the perimeter, circumference, area , volume, and
surface area.
14. Factor polynomials
15. Solve applied problems using these competencies with real world applications.