MATH 127

Intermediate Algebra


5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 122 or MATH 123 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or a recommending score on the Cuesta College Assessment Test.

Broadens and adds to the concepts of elementary algebra. Such additions include rational expressions, quadratic equations, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse of functions, solving systems of two or more linear equations, and sequences and series.


Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
 1. Sketch, define, describe, and interpret the graphs of the following:
        ·    linear inequalities
        ·    quadratic functions
        ·    exponential functions
        ·    logarithmic functions
 2. Solve the following:
        ·    linear equations and inequalities
        ·    quadratic equations
        ·    absolute value equations and inequalities
        ·    rational equations
        ·    exponential equations
        ·    logarithmic equations
        ·    systems of linear equations
 3. Transform algebraic expressions into equivalent forms:
        ·    polynomials
        ·    powers of binomials
        ·    rational expressions
        ·    radical expressions
        ·    exponential expressions
        ·    logarithmic expressions
 4. Analyze functions:
        ·    combine functions
        ·    determine domain and range
        ·    find the inverse
 5. Correctly apply a mathematical model to solve a problem given in words
 6. Define and analyze general sequences and series