Offers a first course in algebra. Topics include operations with signed numbers; algebraic symbols; evaluating formulas; operations with polynomial, radical and rational expressions; solving equations and application problems using algebra; and elementary graphing. This course provides a foundation for the math used in business, science, engineering and related fields.

• Upon completion of Elementary Algebra, the student should be able to do the following:
• 1. work with signed numbers.
• 2. read, write and simplify algebraic expressions.
• 3. add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomial, radical and rational expressions.
• 4. solve linear equations.
• 5. solve quadratic equations by factoring.
• 6. graph linear functions.
• 7. solve applied problems.

Although Math 95 does not fulfill any general education or degree program requirements, it will assist students toward developing appropriate college-level mathematical skills and problem solving skills.