MAT 045 - Introduction to Precalculus

3 equivalent hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Study intermediate algebra topics focused on the essential skills and applications required for MAT 145 - Precalculus 1. Topics include algebra of linear, rational, and radical expressions; algebra, composition, and inversion of functions; quadratic, rational, radical, absolute value, and systems of linear equations; linear, compound, and absolute value inequalities; and graphing linear, nonlinear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions, including translations and reflections, and systems of inequalities.

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on AACC’s mathematics placement measures, or completion of MAT 044 with a grade of C or higher, or successful completion of an approved mathematics preparation course.

 

Note: MAT 045 and MAT 145  may be taken in the same semester. A grade of at least C is required in MAT 045 to start MAT 145 . Typically offered at MC, AM, GB, and OL; all terms.

Course Outcomes:
1.Simplify radical, exponential, logarithmic, and rational expressions.

2.Solve systems of linear equations.

3.Solve quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, and absolute value equations

4.Solve linear and absolute value inequalities.

5. Find the sum, difference, product, quotient, and composition of two functions.

6. Find the inverse of a one-to-one function.

7. Graph linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.