Introductory Algebra

This course is designed for those students entering a high school level/college prep math track. Before starting this course students should have finished a Pre-Algebra or equivalent course (8th grade math as an example). Upon completion of  Algebra 1 students can take Geometry or Algebra 2 courses.

The first part of Algebra 1 is focused on real numbers, absolute value, equations/formulas, graphing and writing linear equations to including graphing absolute value functions. The next part of the course deals with functions and relations and solving quadratic equations. Linear systems are studied in-depth to include Linear Programming.

Lastly the course focuses on polynomial operations and factoring techniques. Additionally powers and exponents are covered along with and methods to simplify various radical and rational expressions/equations.