If you need Math 124 but don't feel ready for it, take Math 1, not 120. Math 124 is NOT a core course . Math 1 is at too low a level, Math 124 would be good preparation. Math 124 or a placement score sufficient for Math 176 is both a prerequisite for the course and a necessity to receive Core Curriculum credit for 152. It is not a prerequisite for Math 181 or any other course.
Success depends on good algebra skills.
Success depends on good algebra and trigonometry skills.