A study of equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: ACT Math subscore ≥ 22.  3 hours.

Students will be able to simplify and solve linear, polynomial, and exponential equations as well as model applications from a problem solving perspective.  Students will develop critical thinking and mathematical reasoning skills.

Upon successful completion of this class students will be able to:

• Simplify and solve linear equations and inequalities
• Graph linear equations and functions
• Solve systems of linear equations
• Apply properties of exponents to simplify polynomial functions
• Factor polynomials
• Simplify rational expressions
• Solve radical equations and simplify radicals
• Solve quadratic equations using a variety of strategies
• Graph quadratic and higher degree polynomial functions
• Solve exponential equations using logarithms
• Create and solve models for problems in all areas above