Math Learning Center (MLC) Math 60

Math 60 Elementary Algebra

Units: 4

Prerequisite: MATH 40 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” or completion of the Math assessment/placement process with a score eligible for MATH 60.

This course is designed for students with a deficiency in high school algebra.

Topics included are: real numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, first-degree equations and inequalities,

graphs of equations, linear systems of equations, exponents and radicals, and quadratic equations.

Textbook: ALGEBRA  A First Course  Third Edition

Author: Baley/Holstege

Material covered in the textbook:

Chapter   2 : Algebraic Expressions-Polynomials

Chapter   3 : Rational Numbers

Chapter   4 : First-Degree Equations

Chapter   5 : Word Problems (Covers 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4)

Chapter   6 : Functions and Relations-Graphing Linear Equations

Chapter   7 : Systems of Equations

Chapter   8 : Laws of Exponents

Chapter   9 : Multiplication and Division of Polynomials

Chapter 10 : Factoring

Chapter 11 : Multiplication and Division of Algebraic Fractions

Chapter 12 : Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Chapter 13 : Radical Expression

Chapter 14 : Quadratic Equations (Covers 14.1 and 14.3)

Chapter 15 : Inequalities and Absolute Value