Catalog Description: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3) Algebraic expressions; linear,absolute value equations and inequalities; lines; systems of linear equations;integral exponents; polynomials; factoring.(This course may not be used to satisfy the basic minimum requirements for graduation in any baccalaureate degree program)

Prerequisite: Math 3 or satisfactory performance on the mathematics proficiency examination.

Text: Intermediate Algebra with Applications Fourth Edition, T. H. Wesner & H. L. Nustad, Wm. C. Brown Co.

CHAPTER 1    BASIC CONCEPTS AND PROPERTIES
1.1  Study Skills for Success in Algebra
1.2  Sets and Real Numbers
1.3  Operations With Real Numbers
1.4  Properties of Real Numbers
1.5  Terminology and Evaluation
1.6  Sums and Differences of Polynomials

CHAPTER 2   FIRST DEGREE EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES 
2.1  Solving Equations
2.2  Applications of Geometry and Solving Literal Equations and Formulas
2.3  Word Problems
2.4  Equations Involving Absolute Value
2.5  Linear Inequalities
2.6  Inequalities Involving Absolute Value

CHAPTER 3   EXPONENTS AND POLYNOMIALS
3.1  Properties of Exponents
3.2  Products of Polynomials
3.3  Further Properties of Exponents
3.4  Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping
3.5  Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2+bx+c and Perfect Square Trinomials
3.6  Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2+bx+c 
3.7  Other Methods of Factoring
3.8  Factoring: A General Strategy
3.9  Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

CHAPTER 7    LINEAR EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES IN TWO VARIABLES
7.1  The Rectangular Coordinate System
7.2  The Distance Formula and the Slope of a Line
7.3 Finding the Equation of a Line

CHAPTER 8   SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS 
8.1  Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
8.2Applied Problems Using Systems of Linear Equations