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MTH110: College Algebra I

This course provides the basic tools of algebra.Topics include operations and applications using integers, variable expressions including integer exponents and properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, simplifying polynomials, and coordinate geometry. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply the basic rules of algebra to solve real world problems.


 

Online Scientific Calculator


Variable Expressions Including Integer Exponents & Properties of Real Numbers

Introduction to Variable Expressions and Equations
Beginning algebra tutorial from West Texas A&M University

Interactive Algebra Review
Integer exponents from Hofstra University

Exponents/Powers
Basic exponent rules from Purplemath.com

Integer Exponents
College algebra tutorial from West Texas A&M University

 

Simplifying Polynomials

Polynomials
Definition and related resources from MathWorld.com

Polynomials Defined
Includes related links from Whatis.com, an IT encyclopedia and learning center

Polynomials Lesson
From Purplemath.com


Textbook Companion Website

Operations and Applications Using Integers

Ask Dr. Math
Order of operations and PEMDAS from the Math Forum at Drexel University

The Language of Algebra
Order of operations demonstration

FreeMathHelp.com
Learning the order of operations


Linear Equations and Inequalities

Ask Dr. Math
Order of operations and PEMDAS from the Math Forum at Drexel University

The Language of Algebra
Order of operations demonstration

FreeMathHelp.com
Learning the order of operations


Coordinate Geometry

Geometry Building Lesson
Interactive site on coordinate geometry from Math.com

Coordinate Geometry
Interactive resources from Maths.Net


Additional Sites of Interest

American Mathematical Society
Professional mathematical research and scholarship organization

Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols
Names of first to use common mathematical symbols and the dates the symbols first appeared

Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
Includes proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and the value of Pi

Geometry Tutorials, Lessons and Tips
Help with geometry from About.com

Homemade Clinometer
Instructions for making this device used for measuring altitude, elevation, and vertical angles

InterAct Tutorials
Tutorials, study aids, and web links for further research

Math.com
Homework Help in math, including tools, formulas, tables, test preparation, and study tips

Math Forum
Ask Dr. Math (college level archive) from Drexel University

MathEmatics Help Central
College geometry help

MathWorld
Extensive math resources including algebra, calculus, geometry, probability and statistics, as well as math history and terminology

Nrich
Math Problems, Games and Articles from the University of Cambridge

Purplemath
Practical algebra lessons with hints, tips, and examples, including common mistakes

SOS Mathematics
Free resource for math review material on algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and differential questions

Schoolyard Clinometer
Make a clinometer using this guide from the New Jersey Coalition for Schoolyard Habitats

Success in Math
Tips from Saint Louis University

Webmath
View solved math problems or post a question for a math expert

 

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