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1. Real numbers
a. Signed numbers
b. Order of operations
c. Absolute value

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a. Solution by graphing
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Calculate with signed numbers, order of operations Omit: "and absolute value"
2. Perform operations with algebraic expressions
3. Model problems and solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable
4. Write ratios and solve proportions
5. Solve formulas for one variable
6. Factor polynomials
7. Add and multiply polynomials
8. Simplify expressions involving exponents
9. Convert between standard and scientific notation
10. Perform operations with algebraic fractions
11. Solve equations involving algebraic fractions
12. Model and solve quadratic equations in one variable
13. Apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems
14. Graph simple parabolas
15. Model and solve a 2x2 system of linear equations
16. Graph linear equations (Omit: and inequalities) in two variables
17. Read and interpret information from graphs
18. Calculate and interpret slope
19. Perform operations with radicals

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