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MAT 055 - Algebraic Literacy

Credits: 4
Develops algebraic skills necessary for manipulating expressions and solving equations. Topics in the course include radicals, complex numbers, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, quadratic equations, absolute value equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, related applications, and math learning strategies. This course prepares students for College Algebra and Finite Math. Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 or higher (except MAT 060 and MAT 103), all with grade of C or better or assessment test.  Registration in lab class MAT 025 may also be required depending on assessment score. Four credits.