Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ICS-0254 Organization's ID: MAT115 Organization: Penn Foster College Location: Classroom-based Length: Self-paced (52 weeks) Dates Offered: 9/1/2021 - 3/31/2025 6/1/2018 - 8/31/2021 8/1/2015 - 5/31/2018 11/1/2012 - 7/31/2015 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right This course is recommended for 3 semester hours at the developmental level in intermediate algebra. Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to study basic algebraic concepts; review the systems of equations, polynomials, and radicals; and learn how to factor polynomial expressions and simplify rational expressions. Learning Outcomes: Multiply, divide, add, and subtract real numbers Simplify algebraic expressions Solve word problems involving consecutive integers, percentages, rates, principal, interest, and mixtures Solve linear equations in one variable Work with equations containing absolute values Graph linear equations in two variable Determine the equation of a line with a given slope Find the domains and ranges of functions Graph linear equations and nonlinear functions Multiply, divide, add, and subtract functions Solving systems of linear equations by the graphing, subtraction, addition, and substitution method Find the greatest common factor of a polynomial Solve equations by factoring Simplify algebraic expressions with fractional exponents Use radical equations to solve real-world problems. Define a real number system and explain the properties of real numbers Identify numbers in scientific notation Evaluate exponential expressions Solve word problems involving distance, rate, and time Work with applications involving geometry and literal equations Solve problems involving compound inequalities Solve linear equations in two variable Solving systems of linear equations in two and three variables Work with applications involving cost, mixtures, principle, interest, uniform motion, and geometry Apply the Gauss-Jordon method to systems of linear equations Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and factor polynomials Simplify rational expressions Multiply, divide, add, and subtract rational expressions Solve rational equations Work with numbers in scientific notation Multiply, divide, add, and subtract radical expressions Rationalize the denominator of radical expressions General Topics: Basic algebraic concepts Linear equations and inequalities Relations, functions, and systems of linear equations Polynomials, rational expressions, and equations Radicals and complex numbers Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Penn Foster College Business Statistics (ICS-0044) Computer Applications (ICS-0167) Earth Science (ICS-0208) Foundation Skills in Math (ICS-0244) Intermediate Algebra (ICS-0254) Introduction to Biology (ICS-0207) Introduction to Business (ICS-0046) Nutrition (ICS-0160) Pre-Calculus (ICS-0240) Principles of Management (ICS-0069) View All Courses Page Content