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College Algebra –
mat220
(3 credits)
This course presents traditional concepts in college algebra. Topics include linear, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, sequences, series, and probability.
This undergraduate-level course is 9
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Sequences and Probability
- Solve probability problems.
- Solve combination and permutation problems.
- Solve fundamental principle of counting problems.
- Solve application problems involving a series.
- Find the sum of the first n terms of a sequence.
- Solve recursion formula problems.
- Solve factorial notation problems.
- Find terms of a sequence from the general term.
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The Distance Formula, Circles, and Conic Sections, Part 2
- Solve applied conic section problems.
- Write equations of conic sections in standard form.
- Identify graphs of conic sections.
- Convert the general form of a circle’s equation to the standard form.
- Write the standard form of a circle’s equation.
- Find the midpoint of a line segment.
- Find the distance between two points.
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The Distance Formula, Circles, and Conic Sections, Part 1
- Solve applied conic section problems.
- Write equations of conic sections in standard form.
- Identify graphs of conic sections.
- Convert the general form of a circle’s equation to the standard form.
- Find the midpoint of a line segment.
- Write the standard form of a circle’s equation.
- Find the distance between two points.
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Systems of Nonlinear Equations and Matrices, Part 2
- Perform operations on matrices.
- Solve rational equations and application problems.
- Use matrices and Gaussian elimination to solve systems.
- Solve systems of nonlinear equations.
- Distinguish between linear and nonlinear systems of equations.
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Systems of Nonlinear Equations and Matrices, Part 1
- Perform operations on matrices.
- Solve rational equations and application problems.
- Use matrices and Gaussian elimination to solve systems.
- Solve systems of nonlinear equations.
- Distinguish between linear and nonlinear systems of equations.
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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Part 2
- Solve real-world applications using exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Apply properties of logarithms.
- Convert between exponential and logarithmic forms.
- Identify graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Solve exponential and logarithmic functions.
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Polynomial and Rational Functions, Part 2
- Solve problems involving rational functions.
- Solve problems involving combined variation.
- Solve polynomial and rational inequalities.
- Solve polynomial equations.
- Graph polynomial and rational functions.
- Solve problems involving a quadratic function’s maximum or minimum value.
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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Part 1
- Solve real-world applications using exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Apply properties of logarithms.
- Convert between exponential and logarithmic forms.
- Identify graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Solve exponential and logarithmic functions.
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Polynomial and Rational Functions, Part 1
- Solve problems involving combined variation.
- Solve polynomial and rational inequalities.
- Solve problems involving rational functions.
- Solve polynomial equations.
- Graph polynomial and rational functions.
- Solve problems involving a quadratic function’s maximum or minimum value.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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