MTH05: Elementary Algebra

B04 (38515)

Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 11:50 am at ME G17,
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 11:50 am at CP 308,
Fridays: 10:00 am - 11:50 am at CP 308

 

Date Materials HW assignment
12/9
CP 308		 Review  
12/8
CP 308		 Review  
12/6
ME G17		 Test 4  
12/2
CP 308		 topic: 7.2 Introduction to Parabolas
Review		 HW 37-Introduction to Parabolas(due date: 12/9)
at WeBWork
12/1
CP 308		 topics:
Section 6.3 Complex Numbers
Section 7.1 Solving Quadratic Equations (completing the square and quadratic forumula)

Here are links to the videos and practices (with hints and solutions) from Khan Academy: 1) https://www.khanacademy.org/math/precalculus/imaginary-and-complex-numbers/the-imaginary-numbers/v/introduction-to-i-and-imaginary-numbers

2) https://youtu.be/T647CGsuOVU

3) more coming
HW 34-Complex-Numbers,
HW 35-Solving-Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square,
HW 36-The Quadratic Formula (due date: 12/9)
at WeBWork
11/29
ME G17		 reviewing radicals
working on HWs		  
11/24 - 11/27  
11/22
ME G17		 Section 6.2 Operations on Radicals
working on HWs		 HW 33-Radicals-Operations,
(due date: 11/29)
at WeBWork
11/18
CP 308		 topics:
Section 6.1 Roots and Radicals

Here are the links to the Khan Academy, covering radicals:
1) https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/basic-alg-foundations/alg-basics-roots/v/introduction-to-square-roots

2) https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/alg-exp-and-log/alg-simplify-radical-expressions/v/simplifying-square-roots-1

3) https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-exponents-radicals/pre-algebra-cube-root/v/introduction-to-cube-roots

You will see on the left a list/menu of video lectures and practices (with hints and solutions).
This covers Sections 6.1 and 6.2.
In the second link, from the list/menu on the left, ignore "Worked example: rationalizing the denominator" and "Simplifying radical expressions (addition)" videos- they are with variables.		 HW 31-Radicals - Introduction,
HW 32-Radicals - Simplifying
(due date: 11/29)
at WeBWork
11/17
CP 308		 preliminary Test 3 date  
11/15
ME G17		 preliminary Review date  
11/11
CP 308		 topics:
Section 5.7 Solving Quadrtics Equations by Factoring
Section 5.8 Solving Word Problems Using Quadratic Equations		 HW 30-Factoring-Solving Quadratic Equations
(due date: 11/22)

at WeBWork
11/10
CP 308		 topics: Factoring polynomials
Section 5.6.4 - 5.6.5 Factoring Trinomials
Section 5.6.6 Summary		 HW 29-Factoring-Trinomials
(due date: 11/18)

at WeBWork
11/08
ME G17		 topics: Factoring polynomials
Section 5.6.3 Special Products
 HW 28-Factoring-Special Products
(due date: 11/15)

at WeBWork
11/04
CP 308		 class is cancelled  
11/03
CP 308		 topics: Factoring polynomials
Section 5.6.1 The Greatest Commonn Factor
Section 5.6.2 The Grouping Method		 HW 27-Factoring-Introduction
(due date: 11/11)

at WeBWork
11/01
ME G17		 topics:
Section 5.5 Division of polinomials by monomials		 HW 26-Polynomials-Adding Subtracting Multiplying Dividing
(due date: 11/08)

at WeBWork
10/28
CP 308		 topics:
Section 5.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials,
Section 5.4 Multiplying Polynomials		 HW 26-Polynomials-Adding Subtracting Multiplying Dividing
(due date: 11/08)

at WeBWork
10/27
CP 308		 topics:
Section 5.1 Integer Exponents,
Section 5.2An introduction to polynomials
 HW 25-Polynomial-Introduction
(due date: 11/03)

at WeBWork
10/25
ME G17		 topics:
Section 5.1 Integer Exponents
 HW 22-Postitive Integer Exponents,
HW 23-Negative Integer Exponents
(due date: 11/01)

at WeBWork
10/20
CP 308		 topics:
Section 4.7 Systems of linear equations (elimination/addition and substitution methods)

Here are some nice videos and interactive practice that cover today's material:
Solving systems of linear equations by elimination and substitution methods:
lectures:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/core-algebra-systems/core-algebra-systems-tutorial/v/solving-linear-systems-by-substitution (10 mins) ,
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/core-algebra-systems/core-algebra-systems-tutorial/v/solving-systems-of-equations-by-elimination(13 mins)
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/core-algebra-systems/core-algebra-systems-tutorial/v/solving-systems-of-equations-by-multiplication (12 mins)
practice: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/core-algebra-systems/core-algebra-systems-tutorial/e/systems_of_equations 		HW 21-Solving Systems of Linear Equations
(due date: 10/28)

at WeBWork
10/19
CP 308		 Test 2
see more details in Tests and Final Exam

The Midterm Grade will be composed of:
    Tests 1 and 2 average: 60%
    Homeworks 1-19 average: 40%		  
10/17
ME G17		 Preparing for Test 2 (Sample Test 2 at WeBWork)  
10/14
ME G17		 Friday, but runs on Tuesday schedule, therefore we met in the lab

topics:
Section 4.7 Systems of linear equations (solving by graphing)

Here are some nice videos and interactive practice that cover today's material:
Solving systems of linear equations by graphing:
lecture (9 mins):
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/core-algebra-systems/core-algebra-systems-tutorial/v/solving-linear-systems-by-graphing
practice:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/core-algebra-systems/core-algebra-systems-tutorial/e/graphing_systems_of_equations

 HW 20-Graphing Systems of Linear Equations
(due date: 10/25)

at WeBWork
10/13
CP 308		 topics:
Section 4.6 Graphing linear inequalities in two variables

Here are some videos for refreshing your memory/review:
Introduction to graphing linear inequalities in two variables (<=):
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/core-algebra-graphing-lines-slope/core-algebra-graphing-linear-inequalities/v/graphing-inequalities
Example 2 (<):
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/core-algebra-graphing-lines-slope/core-algebra-graphing-linear-inequalities/v/graphing-linear-inequalities-in-two-variables-example-2
Example 3 (<):
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/core-algebra-graphing-lines-slope/core-algebra-graphing-linear-inequalities/v/graphing-inequalities-2

reminder: Test 2 date is Thursday, 10/20		 HW 19-Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
(due date: 10/19)

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10/07
CP 308		 class was canceled by instructor  
10/06 Thursday, but runs on Monday's schedule. We won't meet  
10/04 no classes  
09/30
CP 308		 topics:
Section 4.5 Equations of lines

Test 2 date is Thursday, 10/20

Please note that there will be no classes on Monday, 10/03 and Tuesday, 10/04
In addition, Thursday, 10/06 will run on Monday's schedule. 		HW 18-Lines-Equations,
(due date: 10/13)

at WeBWork
09/29
CP 308		 topics:
Section 4.3 Graphing linear equations (y- and x-intercepts method)
Section 4.4 The slope of a line

Preliminary date for Test 2 is Friday, 10/14

Please note that there will be no classes on Monday, 10/03 and Tuesday, 10/04
In addition, Thursday, 10/06 will run on Monday's schedule. 		HW 16-Lines - Graphing,
HW 17-Lines - Slope (due date: 10/07)

at WeBWork
09/27
ME G17		 topics:
Section 4.3 Graphing linear equations

Preliminary date for Test 2 is Friday, 10/14
09/23
CP 308		 topics:
Section 4.1 Linear equations in two variables
Section 4.2 The cartesian coordinate system

Preliminary date for Test 2 is Friday, 10/14
HW 14-Two Variable Equations
HW 15-The Cartisian Coordinate System (due date: 09/30)

at WeBWork
09/22
CP 308		 topics:
Appendix C: Ratio and Proportions

Preliminary date for Test 2 is Friday, 10/14 		HW 11-Ratio and Proportion (due date: 09/29)
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09/20
ME G17		 topics:
Appendix B: Percents and Fractional Parts (more examples)		 HW 12-Percentage (due date: 09/27)
at WeBWork

Please note that some questions you cannot do yet, but will be able after our Thursday meeting
09/16
CP 308		 topics: 3.4 Linear Inequalities in One Variable,
Appendix B: Percents and Fractional Parts		 HW 13-Solving Linear Inequalities (due date: 09/23)
at WeBWork
09/15
CP 308		 Test 1
see more details in Tests and Final Exam		  
09/13
ME G17		 Review - Sample Test 1
see more details in Tests and Final Exam		  
09/09
CP 308		 topics: 3.1 Solving Linear Equations (special cases and word problems),
3.3 Literal Equiatons,
3.4 Linear Inequalities in One Variable (will not be on the test)		 HW 10-Formulas (due date: 09/20)

at WeBWork
09/08
CP 308		 topic: 3.1 Solving Linear Equations HW09-Solving Linear Equations (due date: 09/16) at WeBWork
09/06
ME G17		 topics: Sections 3.2.1 Transition to Algebra (will finish),
2.2 Evaluating algebraic expressions

Please check the start page for updated office hours days/time 		HW 06-Transition to Algebra (due date: 09/13) ,
HW 07-Evaluating Algebraic Expressions (due date: 09/13) at WeBWork
09/02
CP 308		 topics: Sections 1.4.1-1.4.2 (ignore radicals for now) Exponents and Radicals,
2.1 Order of operations, and
3.2.1 Transition to Algebra (just started)

There will be no classes on Monday, September 5th (Labor Day)
 		 HW 05-Exponents and Order of Operations (due date: 09/09) ,
HW 06-Transition to Algebra (due date: 09/13)
at WeBWork

 
09/01
CP 308		 topics: 1.2 Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers,
1.3 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers


 		 HW 02-Real Numbers-Introduction,
HW 03-Real Numbers-Adding and Subtracting,
HW 04-Real Numbers--Multiplying and Dividing,
at WeBWork
(due date: 09/08)
 
08/30
ME G17		 topic: 1.1 Review of Fractions


Today I distributed the textbook along with the syllabus to it (please in this syllabus ignore the dates and the HW assignments, use only section numbers).		 HW 01-Review of Fractions (due date: September 6th) at WeBWork
08/26
ME G17		 today we spent our class time in the lab mostly by getting used to the WeBWork and checking out the web-page for our class.

I did talk about Natural Numbers, Whole Numbers, Integer Numbers, Rational Numbers, Irrational Numbers and Real Numbers.

 no HW assignment, but you can start working on homeworks that are available at the WeBWork (any of them)
08/25
CP 308		 Welcome to the 1st day of classes!!!

here is the MTH01 review sheet we went over today: MTH01 review
answers: AnswersToMth01Review

link to our Textbook: textbook		 no HW assignment yet, but please visit our WeBWork system.