The course focuses on the arithmetic of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Practical applications include ratio, proportion, percent, geometry, measurement, and descriptive statistics.
Work is done both with and without a calculator.
It is also a good review course for students who have not recently taken an algebra course. Topics in this course include problem solving techniques, introductory data analysis, interpretation of graphs, operations with real numbers, square roots, equations, formulas, ratio and proportion, linear inequalities in one variable, solving linear equations, graphing linear equations in two variable, slope of a line, equation of a line, systems of linear equations, linear modeling, integral exponents, scientific notation, operations on polynomials, factoring, and solving quadratic equation. A scientific calculator will be used in this course. MA 104 does not transfer as mathematics credit. Transferability determined by transfer institutions.