MTH 60 - Beginning Algebra

4 credits
Builds an understanding of the language of mathematics. Provides exercises in simplifying, graphing, and evaluating expressions involving fractions, negatives, exponents, and variables. Other concepts and topics include absolute value, scientific notation, simple interest, area, and volume. Introduces translation of textual statements into algebraic statements, as well as graphing and the creation of algebraic tables. Includes the use of a graphing calculator. Does not apply toward graduation requirements.Prerequisite(s): Appropriate SOU placement level.