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    May 20, 2024  
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MATH 140 - Business Precalculus



5.00 Credits
Linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; solving equations; matrices; and financial applications. Intended for business transfer students.
Prerequisite Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 84 or MATH 87 with a minimum grade of 2.5 or MATH 94 or MATH 97 with minimum grade of 2.0 or satisfactory completion of MATH 010 or MATH 011 or appropriate placement.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Develop and evaluate mathematical models for business using linear, quadratic, exponential, simple rational, and logistic functions in symbolic, graphical, written, and numerical representations.
  2. Perform basic function operations.
  3. Solve equations arising from the mathematical models using multiple symbolic and graphical techniques.
  4. Develop and evaluate mathematical models for business relationships involving simple and compound interest (i.e., savings, loans, annuities, and mortgages).
  5. Develop and evaluate matrix models of business situations involving linear systems of equations and input-output matrices.
  6. Perform basic matrix operations.
  7. Solve a system of equations using multiple symbolic and graphical techniques.


Course Typically Offered
Full Year



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