Mark Saks: Table of Contents

Mark Saks
Associate Prof. of Mathematics, emeritus
Community College of Philadelphia
msaks@ccp.edu

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Math 017 Online: Elementary Algebra

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The course requirements have been changed from 2009.

The Syllabus contains information on course materials

Math 017 Syllabus (Web Page) Updated 8/4/10
Math 017 Syllabus (Word Doc) Updated8/4/10

Self-check Pre-algebra Skills Quizzes (See if you're ready.)

Course materials will be provided in several small modules online in WebStudy at no charge. You will want to print them out as you go. (A complete printed set is available in the CCP Bookstore if you prefer.) Here is the first Lesson with exercises and answers in three PDF files that you can download right now to get you started:


COURSE LEVEL Objectives

MATH
017: The Student will be able to
1) recognize equivalent algebraic expressions.
2) perform basic operations on algebraic expressions.
3) solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and graph linear inequalities in one variable.
4) write algebraic expressions in canonical forms.
5) factor greatest common factor, difference of squares

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