MATH 10 - Support for Business Precalculus

3.0 Credits
Corequisite support course for MATH 140. Concurrent enrollment in MATH 140 is required. Intermediate algebra topics include algebraic operations on and applications with linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. College success skills are addressed. This course allows students who are close to college readiness to take MATH 140.
Prerequisite Math 77 with a 3.0or higher or placement into Math 87.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of thiscourse, students will be able to:

Construct linear models and graphs and use them to answer questions in the context of an applied problem.
Develop and apply functional relationships presented in applications, words, tables, graphs, and symbols.
Simplify mathematical expressions and solve linear equations, quadratic equations, polynomials and formulas.
Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables (including systems generated from an application) by graphing, elimination, and substitution.
Apply rules of exponents to simplify expressions involving integer and rational exponents, and radicals.
Graph exponential functions and use properties of logarithms (or technology) to solve exponential equations and applied problems.
Interpret the mathematical meaning of expressions and results in the context of an applied problem.
Demonstrate the use of learning strategies to comprehend, retain, and apply class content.
Identify individual math strengths, skills, and characteristics within the growth mindset framework.
Apply effective study and communication skills when engaging with peers, instructors, and the college community.

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