Learning Outcomes

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The textbook content, assignments, and assessments for Beginning Algebra are aligned to the following learning outcomes. You can also view the full list of the Detailed Learning Outcomes.

Module 0: Review

  • Arithmetic With Fractions
  • Arithmetic of Real Numbers
  • Percent

Module 1: Solving Equations and Inequalities

  • Solve One-Step Linear
  • Solve Multi-Step Linear Equations
  • Problem Solving
  • Solve Singe- and Multi-Step Inequalities
  • Solve Compound Inequalities

Module 2: Graphing

  • The Coordinate Plane
  • Graphing Linear Equations
  • Slope
  • Equations of Lines
  • Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
  • Applications of Graphs
  • Graphing Linear Inequalities

Module 3: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

  • Solutions for Systems of Equations and Inequalities
  • Algebraic Methods for Solving Systems
  • Problem Solving With Systems

Module 4: Exponents

  • Apply Exponent Rules
  • Scientific Notation

Module 5: Polynomials

  • Single Variable Polynomials
  • Operations on Polynomials
  • Applications of Polynomials

Module 6: Factoring

  • Solve Simple Polynomial Equations
  • Factoring Methods
  • Applications of Trinomials

Module 7: Rational Expressions and Equations

  • Operations With Rational Expressions
  • Rational Equations

Module 8: Roots and Rational Exponents

  • Roots and Rational Exponents
  • Operations With Radicals
  • Radical and Quadratic Equations