MATH 24: Elementary Algebra I (3 credits)

Catalog Description

This course represents approximately half of a typical year algebra course. Topics include real numbers and their properties, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, the coordinate plane, linear systems in two variables, and exponents. (3 hrs. lect.)

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 22 or MATH 21B or equivalent, satisfactory placement test score, or consent of instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Utilize precise mathematical language and symbols in written and/or oral form.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing operations with rational numbers, and variable expressions.
• Interpret equations/inequalities geometrically and find solutions to equations/inequalities algebraically.
• Use algebraic techniques to analyze and solve applied problems.
• Find slope and apply it to finding the equation of a line.
• Utilize introductory function concepts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the rules of exponents and its applications.

Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To

• none

Pathfinder to resources on:

• Algebra
• Mathematics
• also visit the Math Lab, which is located in Hale Mana‘opono

Current Syllabus

none currently available

Past Syllabi

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