Arab Open University

Faculty of Computer Studies

MT101 - General Mathematics
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SECTION R.1 Sets and the Real Number Line

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SECTION R.2 Models, Algebraic Expressions, and
Properties of Real Numbers

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SECTION R.3 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation

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 Scientific Notation Examples

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SECTION R.4 Rational Exponents and Radicals

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SECTION R.5 Polynomials and Multiplication of
Radicals

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 Addition and subtraction of polynomials:

To add or subtract polynomials, combine like terms.

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SECTION R.6 Factoring

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SECTION R.7 Rational Expressions and More
Operations on Radicals
A rational expression is a ratio of two polynomials.
Values of the variable that make the denominator
equal to zero are called restricted values of the
variable.

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 Rationalizing the denominator:

Removing a radical from the denominator of a fraction is called rationalizing the

denominator.

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