Lake Tahoe Community College
MAT 152B – Basic Algebra
(Part 2)
M, W 6:00 – 7:50 pm HSST2
Spring 2003
Instructor: Janine Bouyssounouse
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 152A with a grade of “C” or better or the appropriate skill demonstrated through the math assessment process.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Mat 152A. Topics covered will include factoring, solving equations with rational and radical expressions, systems of linear equations, and solving quadratic equations.
Office Info: home:
(530) 544-4119
e-mail: jcbouyss@yahoo.com
Course Text: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, by Mark Dugopulski
Grading Scale:
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F 59% and below
Tests: 45%
Quizzes: 20%
Homework: 15%
Final: 20%
Exams: There will be at least 3 tests, usually occurring on Wednesdays.
Quizzes: There will be at least 3 quizzes usually occurring on Wednesdays.
The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
Homework: Homework will be collected on the day of the quiz or test. The last day to turn in homework is Wednesday, June 18. No homework will be accepted on the day of the final. Completing homework before quizzes and tests will provide practice and may make tests and quizzes seem easier than if the homework was not completed before the quizzes or tests.
Final: There will be a comprehensive final exam given on Monday, June 23 at 6pm.
Attendance: Regular attendance in class is an obligation assumed by every student at the time of his/her registration. Students will still be responsible for the work missed because of their absence. Homework questions will be answered in class. This can be very helpful in understanding the material, as well as preparing for quizzes and tests. Please familiarize yourself with the sections to be covered in class before attending class.
Missed Tests/Quizzes: If a student is going to miss a quiz or test, the student is responsible for contacting the instructor before the quiz or test to make arrangements to take it another time.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a certifiable disability should contact the instructor so arrangements can be made.
How to Succeed in a Math Class:
- Come to every class meeting.
- Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you won’t be distracted.
- Read each section before it is discussed in class.
- Do all of the homework.
- Do some math every day.
- Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.
- Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
- Do some review every time you study math.
Tentative Schedule:
|
Date |
Sections/Quizzes/Tests |
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Monday 4/7 |
2.4, 3.3 |
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Wednesday 4/9 |
6.1, 6.2 |
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Monday 4/14 |
6.3, 6.4 |
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Wednesday 4/16 |
6.5, Quiz #1 (2.4, 3.3, 6.1-6.4), Homework Due (2.4, 3.3, 6.1-6.4) |
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Monday 4/21 |
6.6, 7.1 |
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Wednesday 4/23 |
Test #1 (2.4, 3.3, 6.1-7.1), Homework Due (6.5-7.1) |
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Monday 4/28 |
7.2, 7.3 |
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Wednesday 4/30 |
7.4, Quiz #2 (7.2-7.3), Homework Due (7.2-7.3) |
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Monday 5/5 |
7.5, 7.6 |
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Wednesday 5/7 |
Test #2 (7.2-7.6), Homework Due (7.4-7.6) |
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Monday 5/12 |
7.7, 7.8 |
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Wednesday 5/14 |
8.1, Quiz #3 (7.7-7.8), Homework Due (7.7-7.8) |
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Monday 5/19 |
8.2, 8.7 |
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Wednesday 5/21 |
Test #3 (7.7-8.2, 8.7), Homework Due (8.1, 8.2, 8.7) |
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Monday 5/26 |
Holiday – No Class |
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Wednesday 5/28 |
9.1, 9.2 |
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Monday 6/2 |
9.3, 9.4 |
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Wednesday 6/4 |
9.5, Quiz #4 (9.1-9.4), Homework Due (9.1-9.4) |
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Monday 6/9 |
9.6, 10.1 |
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Wednesday 6/11 |
Test #4 (9.1-10.1), Homework Due (9.5-10.1) |
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Monday 6/16 |
10.2, 11.5 |
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Wednesday 6/18 |
Review Study Guide, Last Homework Due Date (10.2,11.5) |
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Monday 6/23 |
Final Exam (2.4-11.5, except sections not covered on syllabus) |
Tentative Assignments:
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2.4 |
Formulas |
#1-6 all, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19, 21, 25, 28, 31, 36, 39, 44, 48, 53, 56, 57, 61, 63, 65, 67 |
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3.3 |
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities |
#1-6 all, 25, 27, 29, 17, 20, 25, 28, 39, 42, 47, 56, 62, 75, 82, 93, 94, 96 |
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6.1 |
Factoring Out Common Factors |
#1-6 all, 7, 8, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 33, 34, 37, 39, 46, 48, 55, 63, 58, 73, 86 |
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6.2 |
Factoring the Special Products Factoring by Grouping |
#1-6 all, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 21, 22, 26, 31, 35, 38, 44, 45, 51, 55, 56, 58, 59, 65, 68, 70, 79, 83, 88 |
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6.3 |
Factoring |
#1-6 all, 7-79 odd |
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6.4 |
Factoring |
#2, 15-39 odd, 65-87 odd |
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6.5 |
General Factoring Strategies |
#17-73 every other odd |
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6.6 |
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring |
#1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-51 odd |
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7.1 |
Reducing Rational Expressions |
#1-4 all, 9, 13-101 every other odd |
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7.2 |
Multiplication & Division of Rational Expressions |
#1-4 all, 5-65 every other odd |
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7.3 |
Finding the Least Common Denominator |
#3, 41-59 odd |
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7.4 |
Addition & Subtraction of Rational Expressions |
#5-7 odd |
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7.5 |
Complex Fractions |
#1-35 odd |
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7.6 |
Solving Equations with Rational Expressions |
#1-4 all, 5-43 odd |
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7.7 |
Applications of Ratios and Proportions |
#4-6 all, 19-59 odd |
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7.8 |
Applications of Rational Expressions |
#1-43 odd |
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8.1 |
Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing & Substitution |
#1-6 all, 7-15 odd, 21-51 |
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8.2 |
Solving Systems of Equations with the Addition Method |
#1-6 all, 7-31 odd, 37, 39 |
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8.7 |
Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities |
#2, 4-6 all, 7, 13-41 every other odd |
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9.1 |
Radicals |
#1-6 all, 7-87 every other odd |
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9.2 |
Rational Exponents |
#1-4 all, 7-103 every other odd |
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9.3 |
Operations with Radicals |
#1, 2, 5-61 every other odd |
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9.4 |
More Operations with Radicals |
#1-63 odd |
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9.5 |
Solving Equations with Radicals and Exponents |
#5-43 odd, 55-61 odd |
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9.6 |
Complex Numbers |
#1, 2, 5-75 odd |
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10.1 |
Factoring and Completing the Square |
#1-4 all, 5-35 odd, 41-49 odd |
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10.2 |
The Quadratic Formula |
#1-6 all, 7-35 odd, 41-57 odd |
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11.5 |
Variation |
#1-21 odd |
with a = 1