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Introductory Algebra Review

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课程简介

This course provides a brief review of introductory algebra topics. Topics to be covered include integer operations, order of operations, perimeter and area, fractions and decimals, scientific notation, ratios and rates, conversions, percents, algebraic expressions, linear equations, the Pythagorean theorem, and graphing.

课程详情

At the end of this course students will have reviewed the core topics of introductory algebra. Students will be comfortable with the concepts and procedures of introductory algebra, and be able to apply their knowledge to other coursework and real-world problems.



During this course, you will review



Integer operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and absolute value. Evaluating using order of operations. Associative and Commutative properties. Perimeter and area of rectangles, triangles, squares, and circles. Fraction operations including simplifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. Rounding decimals to appropriate place value. Converting between standard notation and scientific notation. Rates and ratios. Unit conversions. Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions. Using the Pythagorean Theorem. Solving and graphing linear equations. Writing linear equations.



Topic 1: Integer Operations



Properties of Integers


Absolute Value


Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying & Dividing


Order of Operations


Perimeter and Area of Rectangles, Squares & Triangles


Topic 2: Fractions and Decimals



Simplifying Fractions


Mathematical Operations with Fractions


Rounding Decimals


Decimals and Applications


Fraction to Decimal Conversion


Scientific Notation


Topic 3: Rates, Ratios, and Conversions



Ratios


Rates


Unit Conversions


Percents


Topic 4: Algebraic Expressions and Equations



Algebraic Expressions


Solving a Linear Equation


Pythagorean Theorem


Topic 5: Graphing Linear Equations



Graphing a Linear Equation


Slope of a Line


Writing a Linear Equation


Slope and Slope-Intercept Form