Intermediate Algebra

MATH 120 Testing Schedule FALL 2006

The following is a list of deadlines for each unit test.

Unit MW TTH
     
1 (Ch. 1) 9/6 9/7
2 (Ch. 2 & 3) 9/25 9/26
3 (Ch. 4 & 5) 10/18 10/19
Midterm 10/25 10/26
4 (Ch. 6 & 7) 11/15 11/16
5 (Ch. 8) 12/4 12/5
Final 12/11 12/12

 

Important Dates to Remember:

Labor Day Holiday-No Classes……………………………………..……Monday, September 4
Fall Break-No Class………………………………………..Monday & Tuesday, October 9 &10
Last day to drop a course with a "W"………………………Tuesday, October 17, 4:00 p.m.
Last day to Withdraw from the University……………...….Friday, November 17, 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Holiday-No Classes…….………..Wednesday – Saturday, November 22-25

Schedule for students completing a RR in the 9th edition. Note: if you do not
complete the RR this Fall 2006 semester you will receive a failing grade and need to start
from the beginning in the 10th edition next semester.

Unit MW TTH
     
Midterm 9/6 9/7
4 (Ch. 6 & 7) 10/11 10/12
5 (Ch. 8 & 9) 11/27 11/28
Final 12/11 12/12

 

MATH 120: Intermediate Algebra Homework Exercises

Text: Intermediate Algebra , 10th Edition, by Marvin L. Bittinger.

In order to learn mathematics, it is essential that you practice the skills as you learn them. You must complete
all required exercises (those enclosed in a rectangle) before attempting a test. It is strongly recommended that
you complete all the listed exercises in each section, particularly if you are having difficulties with the required
exercises in that section. Be sure to check the answers to each odd- numbered exercise after working it. Be sure
to show all your work!

 

Unit 1: Chapter 1 – Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

Practice Test: Pages 155 – 156:

Problems 1 – 42 all

 

Unit 2:
 
Chapter 2- Graphs , Functions And Applications
Chapter 3- Systems of Equations


3.5 Omit
3.6 Vocabulary Reinforcement

3.8 Omit

Practice Test: Chapter 2 – Pages 236 – 239 Problems

1 – 35 all

Practice Test: Chapter 3 – Pages 323 – 324 Problems

Unit 3:
 
Chapter 4 – Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Chapter 5 – Rational Expressions , Equations, and Functions


5.4 Omit

Practice Test: Chapter 4 – Pages 405 – 406

Problems 1 – 40 omit #24, #31, # 36, #39

Practice Test: Chapter 5 – Pages 493 – 494

Problems 1 – 33 omit #4, #13, #15, #16,#17, #18, #24

 

Midterm:

In order to prepare for the midterm , it is strongly recommended that you complete the
following:

1. Cumulative Review: Chapter 1 - 4, Pages 407 - 410, Problems 1 – 60, omitting
the following problems: 18, 21, 24, 35, 36, 48, 49, 54.

2. Summary and Review : Chapter 5, Pages 491 - 492, Problems 1 – 39, omitting the
following problems: 4, 9, 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 30
 

 

Unit 4:
 
Chapter 6 – Radical Expressions , Equations , and Functions
Chapter 7 – Quadratic Equations and Functions


6.2 Omit

6.8 Vocabulary Reinforcement

7.4 Omit

7.5 Omit

7.7 Vocabulary Reinforcement Problems

7.8 Omit

Practice Test: Chapter 6 Pages 568 – 569 Problems 1 – 8 all; 21 – 40 all

Practice Test: Chapter 7 Pages 663 – 664 Problems 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15,16, 17, 18

Unit 5: Chapter 8 – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Practice Test: Chapter 8 Pages 750 – 752 Problems 1 – 16 all, 21 – 29 all, 32 – 36 all


Final Examination:

In order to prepare for the final exam, it is strongly recommended that you work the
following exercises in the Cumulative Review/Final Examination in the text beginning
on page 803:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40,
42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70,
71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87

 
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