Offers a second course in algebra. Topics include polynomial, rational and radical expressions; linear, quadratic and polynomial equations; linear and absolute value inequalities; relations, functions and their graphs; systems of linear equations; and applications.

• Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to do the following:
• 1. read, write simplify and manipulate polynomial, rational and radical expressions.
• 2. solve linear equations.
• 3. solve quadratic equations using factoring and the quadratic formula.
• 4. solve simple polynomial equations.
• 5. solve linear and absolute value inequalities.
• 6. identify functions.
• 7. graph, find slope and equation of linear functions.
• 8. graph simple quadratic functions.
• 9. use Pythagorean and distance formulas.
• 10. solve a system of linear equations.
• 11. solve application problems.

Although Math 96 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 and prepare them to succeed in college-level courses.