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These are the end goals for Math 101 with a sample problem that illustrates each goal.  Work the problem and click on the Answer button to see how you did.
   
Math 101 End Goals
    
             Exhibit mastery of arithmetic skills with real numbers.
 

  

 

Evaluate  

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Evaluate

 

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Exhibit understanding of variables as a representation of numbers, algebraic expressions and equations.
 

 
 
Evaluate when x= -2 and y = -4

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Simplify

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Exhibit mastery of solving linear equations and linear inequalities in one variable.
 

 
 
Solve

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Solve.  Graph the answer on a number line and write the solution in interval notation.  Answer

 

  

 

 

Experience applications involving linear equations, geometry and proportions.
 


 
The land area of Hawaii is 5213 square miles greater than the area of Rhode Island.  Together their areas total 7637 square miles.  What is the area of each of the two states?

  

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Demonstrate basic knowledge of graphing linear equations in two variables:  plotting points, graphing lines and determining slope.
 


 
Determine the slope and the x and y intercepts for the two given equations.  Tell whether they are parallel, perpendicular or neither.




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Exhibit mastery of basic operations with polynomials and exponents.
 


 
Simplify

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Subtract

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Demonstrate entry level skills in trinomial factoring.
 

 
 
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