MATH 098 - Intermediate Algebra I

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This is the first course in intermediate algebra, building on topics introduced in math 097. Topics include: integer and rational exponents, polynomials and operations with polynomials, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations by: factoring, the square root method, completing the square and the quadratic formula; graphing quadratic and exponential functions, modeling with polynomial and exponential functions. A non-CAS graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MATH 097 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent math placement score.