MATH112

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College Algebra

Mathematics, Physics & AstronomyUndergraduateCollege of Science and Engineering

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Apply algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal skills to a variety of types of functions: linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

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Analyze behaviors of functions considering domain and range, transformations of familiar functions, intercepts, symmetry, increasing and decreasing intervals, asymptotes, and relative minimum and maximum function values.

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Find real and nonreal complex solutions to quadratic and polynomial equations using factoring, the Rational Zero Theorem, synthetic division, the quadratic formula, and other techniques.

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Use logarithms to solve exponential equations, in the creation of exponential models, and to expand and condense logarithmic expressions.

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Use the difference quotient or two points on the graph to determine the average rate of change of a function.

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Solve systems of linear and nonlinear equations.

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Communicate their knowledge of functions, equations, and inequalities, both orally (e.g. class discussions) and in writing (e.g. written assessments).