Topics include variable expressions, first degree equations and inequalities, exponents, and polynomials. This course provides a review of the content of MATH023, Basic Algebra. It is designed for students who have scored between 160 and 172 on the algebra portion of the College Placement Examination and have not yet taken Basic Algebra. Students must achieve a score of at least 171 on the algebra portion of the College Placement Examination in order to pass this course. This course equips students with a working knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics.
Emphasis is placed on the understanding of basic mathematical concepts.
Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percents, exponents, and square roots. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rations and proportions, percents, exponents, and square roots. In order to pass the course, students must achieve a score of 165 or above on a retake of the Basic Mathematics College Placement Examination.