BASIC ALGEBRA (Part I)

Math 152A1 & 183 Spring, 1998

Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:00 - 12:25

Room E106 4 units & 1 unit

INSTRUCTOR: Jane Baldo

PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247

REQUIRED TEXT: Understanding Algebra for College Students

by Hirsch & Goodman.

RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual and Study Guide to Accompany

"Understanding Algebra for the College Student"

COURSE DESCRIPTION: MATH 152A:

This course will study the basic concepts of algebra. Topics include the real numbers and their properties, solving linear equations and inequalities, the four basic operations with polynomials, graphing linear functions and inequalities in two variables, properties of exponents and an introduction to functions.

MATH 183:

This course is taken in conjunction with Math 152A. The class allows for one additional hour each week of instructional time. The class is specially designed for students who are nervous about math and/or find math difficult to master.

THESE TWO CLASSES MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.

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RECOMMENDED

PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in Math 181 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.

GRADING POLICY: MATH 152A:

Method of Student Evaluation

Exam #1: Sections 1.1 - 1.6 60 points

Exam #2: Sections 2.1 - 2.5 60 points

Exam #3: Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 60 points

Quizzes (based on homework) 36 points

Final (Covers entire course content) 90 points

Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points. The total possible is 306 points.

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F less than 60%

MATH 183:

Method of Student Evaluation

The grade will be either Credit or No Credit.

The grade will be based on turning in a journal part way through the quarter. In the journal, you will be asked to write about your feelings and progress (or struggles) with:

(1) Study Skills

(2) Anxiety issues centered around math

(3) Any other topics that you would like to write about

THE JOURNAL WILL BE DUE Friday, June 5.

MAKE-UP POLICY: For quizzes there is no make-up, however one quiz is dropped, taking the best 3 out of 4. For Chapter Tests and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty, except for a written medical excuse.

LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss it with Jane. Learning disabilities will be accommodated.

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REGISTRATION:

1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.

2. The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, May 1.

3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, June 5.

4. After June 5, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A B C D F or I (Incomplete, is only allowed in special cases).

In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade. You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid a grade from option three or four.

OFFICE HOURS: Room: A204

Monday & Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00

Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 - 6:00

Friday 1:00 - 2:00

TUTORING: Individual math tutoring is available in the Mezzanine area just outside of the library. If you are having trouble finding a math tutor, check with the personnel in room B107. Tutoring hours are posted outside of B107 and in your classroom.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS:

1) Come to every class meeting.

2) Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you won't be distracted.

3) Read each section before it is discussed in class.

4) Do all of the homework.

5) Do some math every day.

6) Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.

7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.

8) Do some review every time you study math.

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Date Section Topic

April 6 Introduction

& Sect. 1.1 Basic Definitions

April 8 Sect. 1.2 The Real Numbers

April 10 Sect. 1.3 Properties of Real Numbers

April 13 Sect. 1.4 Operations with Real Numbers

April 15 Sect. 1.4

April 17 Sect. 1.5 Algebraic Expressions

April 20 Sect. 1.6 Translating from English into Algebra

& Quiz #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.4)

April 22 Review Chapter One

April 24 Exam #1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.6)

April 27 Sect. 2.1 Solving First-Degree Equations

April 29 Sect. 2.2 Application Problems

May 1 Sect. 2.3 Solving First-Degree Inequalities

May 4 Sect. 2.4 Application Problems with Inequalities

May 6 Sect. 2.5 Solving Absolute Value Equations

& Quiz #2 (Sections 1.6 - 2.3)

May 8 Review Chapter 2

May 11 Exam #2 (Sections 2.1 - 2.5)

May 13 Sect. 3.1 Polynomials: Sums, Differences & Products

May 15 Sect. 3.2 Special Products for Polynomials

May 18 Sect. 3.6 Polynomial Division

May 20 Sect. 6.1 Natural Number Exponents

May 23 Sect. 6.2 Integer Exponents

May 25 HOLIDAY

May 27 Sect. 6.3 Scientific Notation

& Quiz #3 (Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1)

May 29 Review Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1, 6.2 & 6.3

Schedule (Continued) page 5

Date Section Topic

June 1 Exam #3 (Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6.1, 6.2 & 6.3)

June 3 Sect. 5.1 Graphing Lines

June 5 Sect. 5.2 Slope

& Journals are Due

June 8 Sect. 5.3 Equation of a Line

June 10 Finish Sect. 5.3

& Sect. 5.6 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

June 12 Sect. 11.1 Relations & Functions: Basic Concepts

June 15 Sect. 11.2 Function Notation & the Algebra of Functions

& Quiz #4 (Sections 6.3, 5.1 - 5.3, 5.6)

June 17 Review

June 19 Review

June 22 Cumulative Final Exam (10:00 - 11:50)

MATH 152A ASSIGNMENTS

TEXT: "Understanding Algebra for College Students"

INSTRUCTOR: JANE BALDO

EOO means Every Other Odd

SECTION PROBLEMS

1.1 Pages 7 & 8 #1 - 37 odd & 24

1.2 Pages 15 & 16 #1 - 61 odd

1.3 Page 21 #1 - 33 odd & 36

1.4 Pages 33 & 34 #1 - 85 EOO, Handouts

1.5 Pages 41 & 42 #1 - 65 EOO

1.6 Pages 50 & 51 #1 - 33 all

2.1 Pages 65 & 66 #1 - 59 odd, 67 - 69

2.2 Pages 74 - 76 #1 - 33 odd

2.3 Pages 84 & 85 #1 - 67 odd, 71, 74

2.4 Pages 89 & 90 # 1-29 odd, omit #15

2.5 Pages 97 & 98 #1, 2, 11, 12, 17-22,

31-36,43, 44, 53-62

3.1 Pages 112 & 113 #1 - 59 odd, 76a

3.2 Page 121 #1 - 61 odd, 74, 75

3.6 Page 144 #1 - 21 odd

6.1 Pages 292 & 293 #1 - 59, Handout

6.2 Pages 301 & 302 #1 - 51 odd, 75a-d

6.3 Page 307 #1 - 33 odd

ALL QUIZ PROBLEMS WILL BE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM

THE HOMEWORK.

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5.1 Pages 217 & 218 #9- 57 EOO, Handout

5.2 Pages 230 & 231 #1 - 43 odd, 52

omit #13 - 17

5.3 Pages 240 & 241 #1 - 47 odd, Handouts

5.6 Page 277 #1 - 49 EOO, Handout

11.1 Pages 545 - 547 #1 - 25 odd, 39 - 65 odd, Handout

11.2 Page 553 #1 - 45 odd, Handout

EVEN ANSWERS

Section 1.1 24)

Section 1.6 2) Let x = the number: x-8, 4) Let x = the number: 2x + 3

6) Let x = the number: 2x - 9 = 2x + 6

8) Let x and y be the numbers:

10) Let x = the larger number: the smaller number is 3x - 12

12) Let x = the smallest number: the largest number = 8x + 5,

the middle number = 8x - 5

14) Let x = first odd number: then x + 2 = second odd number

16) Let x = first odd number: then x + 2 = second odd number,

and x + 4 = third odd number

18) Let x = first odd number:

20) Let x = one number: the other number is 29 - x

22) Let x = one number: the second number is x + 9,

and the third number is

24) Let x = the width: length = 4x - 6, area = x(4x - 6) and

perimeter = 2x + 2(4x - 6) = 10x -12

26) Let x = the length of the third side: first side = 2 + 3x,

second side = x + 5 and perimeter = 5x + 7

28) (a) 24m (b) $48 (c) 40m (d) $200 (e) $248

30) (a) 90 meals (b) 160 meals (c) 250 meals

32) (a) 18n (b) 9t (c) 18n + 9t

Section 2.5 (2) a = +6 or a = -6 (12) no solution (18) y = (20) y = 5 or y = -9

(22) y = 1 or y = 5 (32) no solution (34) t = or t =

(36) y = or y = 0 (44) a = 1 or a = -7 (54) t = -7 or t =

(56) r = -9 or r = (58) n = 5 (60) identity (62) t = 0