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BASIC ALGEBRA (Part II)
Math 152 B 4 units Winter, 1999 Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 to 10:20
INSTRUCTOR: Anne Luerken --- 544-6516 DO NOT CALL AFTER 9 PM OR BEFORE 7AM
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 (Check it out in the library, as there have been some complaints about it - before you buy it).
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE : A grade of C or better in Math 152A or the equivalent, or a satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation of Math 152A. Topics which are covered include factoring, solving equations with rational and radical expressions, systems of linear equations and solving quadratic equations. Don't worry if this makes no sense now, it will after you have taken the course.
GRADING POLICY: Exam #1: 60 points Exam #2: 60 points Exam #3 60 points Quizzes (based on homework) 30 points EACH Final (Covers entire course content) 100 points Homework 30 points
There may be a surprise quiz or two. Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points. A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F less than 60%
HOMEWORK: Homework is required. It is due on the day following the lecture. Sample questions from the homework will be checked. The answers to the odd number questions are in the back of the book. Check your work. If you did not get the same answer as in the book, rework your problem. If you cannot understand your error, call me at home between 7 AM and 9 PM. Many problems can be solved quickly over the phone. It is better to call then struggle on a problem and become frustrated.. Do not turn in homework with incorrect answers, or work that does not support your answers. All questions for the quizzes come from the homework . If all homework is turned in on time (3 assignments may be late), the lowest test score will be dropped and replaced with the average of the other 2 test scores.
MAKE-UP POLICY: For quizzes there is no make-up. For Chapter Tests and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty, except for a written medical excuse. Arrangements must be made ahead of time. Tests may NOT be retaken.
TUTORING: Individual tutoring is available. Tutoring hours are posted in your classroom. Please take advantage of the free tutoring.
MATH 152B Class Outline Schedule Winter, 1999
Date Topic 1/5 ....................... Introduction, Review 3.5 - Multiplying Polynomials, and Sect. 3.6- Factoring 1/7 ....................... Sect 3.7-Factoring Trinomials
1/12 .................... Sect. 3.8- Special Factorization and 3.9-Factoring Strategy 1/14 .................... Section 3.10- Solving Equations by Factoring and Sect. 4.1- Simplifying Rational Expressions,
1/19 .................... Section 4.2-Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions and Start 4.3-Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions 1/21 .................... Finish 4.3, Start 4.4- Complex Fractions
1/26 ................... Quiz #1 ( 3.7-4.3) and Finish Sect 4.4, Sect 4.5- Equations with Rational Expressions 1/28 .................... Sect 4.6 - Problem Solving with Rational Expressions and Review for Test
2/2 . ................... Test # 1 - 3.7- 4.6 2/4 ..................... Sect 2.2- Problem Solving with Formulas, Sect 2.7-Absolute-Value Equations
2/9 ..................... Section 11.1-Graphing and Start Sect. 11.2- Substitution and Addition Method 2/11.. .................. Finish Section 11.2, start Section 11.3 - Problem solving with Linear Systems
2/16.................... Quiz #2 (4.4, 4.5, 2.2, 2.7, 11.1, 11.3) Some of 11.9- Systems of Inequalities 2/18 .................... Test #2 - 2.2, 2.7, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.9
2/23..................... Section 5.1- Finding Roots, Section 5.2- Rational Exponents 2/25 .................... Section 5.3-Simplifying Radical Expressions, Section 5.4- Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
3/2 ...................... Section 5.5-Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions and start Section 5.6- Combining Operations 3/4 .. .................. Quiz #3- (5.1-5.5) Section 5.6 and 5.7-Rationalizing the Denominator
3/9 ..................... Section 5.8-Radical Equations and 5.9- Complex Numbers 3/11 .................... Test #3 - Chapter 5
3/16 ................... Section 6.1- Solving Quadratic Equations and 6.2 the Quadratic Formula 3/18 ................... Section 6.3-More Quadratic Equations and 7.6- Variation
3/25 ................... Cumulative Final Exam (8:00 - 10:00 AM)
Math 152 B Assignments TEXT: Understanding Algebra for College Students INSTRUCTOR: Anne Luerken SECTION PROBLEMS 3. 5 (Review from Math 152A) ....... Page 128 #13 - 25 odd and 35 - 49 odd 3.6 ...................................................... Page 134 #1 - 71 odd 3.7 ...................................................... Page 143 # 1 - 55 odd 3.8 ...................................................... Page 148 #1 - 31 odd and 37 - 65 odd 3.9 ...................................................... Page 151 #1 - 41 odd 3.10 .................................................... Page 156 #1 - 9 odd, 15 - 37 odd
4.1....................................................... Page 168 #1 - 57 odd 4.2....................................................... Page 174 #1 - 49 odd 4.3....................................................... Page 182 # 1 - 69 odd 4.4....................................................... Page 188 # 1 - 37 odd 4.5....................................................... Page 193 # 1 - 59 odd 4.6....................................................... Page 198 # 1 - 11 odd and 17 - 41 odd
2.2....................................................... Page 58 #1- 19 odd 2.7....................................................... Page 92 # 1 - 73 odd 11.1...................................................... Page 522 # 1- 29 odd and 35 - 41 odd 11.2 ..................................................... Page 529 # 1- 31 odd 11.3 ..................................................... Page 534 # 1 - 27 odd 11.9 ..................................................... Page 568 # 25 - 41 odd
5.1....................................................... Page 217 # 1 - 13 odd, 21 - 47 odd, 73 - 95 odd 5.2 ...................................................... Page 233 # 1 - 31 odd, and 39 - 91 odd 5.3....................................................... Page 228 # 1 - 41 odd, and 69 - 81 odd 5.4....................................................... Page 233 # 1 - 75 odd 5.5....................................................... Page 236 # 1 - 63 odd 5.6....................................................... Page 238 # 1 - 47 odd and 61 - 71 odd 5.7....................................................... Page 242 # 1 - 53 odd and 57 - 61 odd 5.8 ...................................................... Page 248 # 1 - 39 odd 5.9 ...................................................... Page 255 # 1 - 47 odd and 55 - 83 odd
6.1...................................................... Page 266 # 1 - 47 odd, and 53 - 69 odd 6.2 ...................................................... Page 273 # 1 - 27 odd, and 37 - 47 odd 6.3....................................................... Page 279 # 1 - 19 odd, and 23 - 549 odd 7.6 ...................................................... Page 345 # 1 - 27 odd
ALL QUIZ PROBLEMS WILL BE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE HOMEWORK.
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