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May 01, 2026
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MCOs for Faculty and Staff [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 075 - Elementary Algebra
Credits: 5
MATH 075 exposes students to positive integer exponents, operations on polynomial expressions, expressions and equations involving square roots, and linear and quadratic equations. The course focuses on graphing two-variable linear and quadratic equations and on solving problems using linear equations, quadratic equations, and systems of linear equations.
Course Outcomes:
- Interpret properties of lines and parabolas.
- Graph linear and quadratic equations.
- Generate an equation of a line given sufficient defining characteristics.
- Solve problems of two linear equations in two unknowns.
- Use systems of two linear equations in two unknowns to model and solve problems.
- Add, subtract, multiply, and simplify polynomial expressions.
- Simplify expressions involving positive integer exponents.
- Simplify square root expressions and solve square root equations.
- Factor monic trinomials.
- Convert from standard form to vertex form of a quadratic equation.
- Solve quadratic equations by factoring and using the quadratic formula.
- Use a scientific calculator when necessary.
Course Topics:
- Points, lines, and parabolas.
- Slopes, intercepts, and distance.
- Equations of lines.
- Systems of two linear equations in two unknowns.
- Operations on polynomials.
- Whole number exponents.
- Square roots.
- Factoring monic trinomials.
- Quadratic equations.
LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Formerly: MATH 076D.
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: Yes
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 33.0101
Default Section Size/Cap: 24
Quarter(s) offered:
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