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Course Syllabus Course Title: MAT 116–Algebra 1A Required Texts Hutchison, D., Bergman, B., Baratto, S., & Hoelzle, L. (2005). Beginning algebra (6th ed.). New

York: McGraw-Hill. Electronic Resources Please Note: All required text and materials are found on the aXcess course page. The aXcess page can be accessed through the Axia College of University of Phoenix Student and Faculty Web site at https://axiaecampus.phoenix.edu/ A book companion Web site for Beginning Algebra is available at http://www.mathzone.com The MathZone access code for MAT 116 is 43NE-9EUJ-EE8C-G7MH-7CPN. MathZone Tutorial: http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/mathzone/index.htm Equation Editor Tutorial (including instruction on graphing in Excel): http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/axiaee/index.htm An additional Web site available as an optional resource is http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelpIt provides step-by-step instruction for using the Equation Editor in Microsoft® Word and for graphing in Microsoft® Excel (basic graphing as well as more advanced graphing, such as graphing inequalities.)

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MAT 116 Algebra 1A

Course Overview

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces basic algebra concepts and assists in building skills for performing specific mathematical operations and problem solving. Students will solve equations, evaluate algebraic expressions, solve and graph linear equations and linear inequalities, graph lines, and solve systems of linear equations and linear inequalities. These concepts and skills will serve as a foundation for subsequent business coursework. Applications to real-world problems are also explored throughout the course. This course is the first half of the college algebra sequence, which is completed in MAT 117, Algebra IB.

TOPICS AND OBJECTIVES

Arithmetic Review

• Identify prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiples. • Perform operations with fractions. • Convert fractions to mixed numbers, decimals, and percents.

Simplify expressions using the order of operations. • • Identify positive and negative numbers.

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Eq ig percents, motion, mixtures, and geometry.

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• Evaluate expressions in function notation.

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• Translate words and• Calculate real numbers and terms involving variables using basic

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ph g Linear Equations • Use the slope and y-intercept form to graph a line. •

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ph g Linear Inequalities • Graph linear inequalities in two variables.

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Point Values for the Course Assignments

Week One: Arithmetic Review Discussion Questions 10 Participation 10 CheckPoint: Ch. 0 30 Week Two: The Language of Algebra CheckPoint: Ch. 1 30 Assignment: Ch. 0 and Ch. 1 Test 100 Week Three: Linear Equations Discussion Questions 10 Participation 10 CheckPoint: Ch. 2, Sections 2.1-2.4 30 Week Four: Equations and Inequalities CheckPoint: Ch. 2, Sections 2.5-2.7 30 Assignment: Ch 2 Test 100 Week Five: Introduction to Graphing Discussion Questions 10 Participation 10 CheckPoint: Ch. 6 30 Week Six: Graphing Linear Equations CheckPoint: Ch. 7, Section 7.1-7.3 30 Assignment: Ch. 6 and Ch. 7 Test 100 Week Seven: Graphing Linear Inequalities Discussion Questions 10 Participation 10 CheckPoint: Ch. 7, Section 7.4-7.5 30 Week Eight: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities CheckPoint: Ch. 8 30 Assignment: Ch. 7 and Ch. 8 100 Week Nine: Applying Algebra Concepts Capstone Discussion Question 20 Participation 10 Final Exam 250 Point Totals 1000

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Policies and Procedures Online Weekly Schedule The class week begins on Monday. Notice the schedule refers to “Day 1,” etc. For time management and scheduling purposes, keep the following in mind: Day 1–Monday Day 2–Tuesday Day 3–Wednesday Day 4–Thursday Day 5–Friday Day 6–Saturday Day 7–Sunday For example, when an assignment is due on Day 5, it must be posted no later than midnight Arizona time (MST) on Friday of that week. Copyright Guidelines Feel free to post a URL to a Web site of interest in the forum, but do not post any copyrighted material in any classroom forum—anything from an article to a cartoon—without the express permission of the copyright owner. Attendance In order to be in attendance during a week, post at least one message to one of the course forums on 2 separate days during the online week using your [email protected] address. If you are out of attendance for 3 weeks of a 9-week course, you will be automatically withdrawn and will not be eligible to receive credit or earn a letter grade. Remember that attendance is taken electronically. Please refer to the policies note that is posted by Academic Affairs as the first message in the Main forum. Participation Get involved! Your success, enjoyment, and learning in this course are closely related to how you engage the material presented. Participation is initiated by your instructor, who posts discussion questions (DQs) during weeks that contain a participation component. You are expected to contribute to the class discussion in a substantive way by posting two substantive notes in the Main forum for 3 out of 7 days of each week that contains a participation component. When the discussion centers on a lively topic, it is not unusual for students to read what classmates are talking about and to post multiple notes. Please note: CheckPoints, exercises, and assignments are due on different days so you can meet attendance requirements. If you complete your assignments early, please post each assignment on its appropriate due date to ensure you meet the attendance requirements and are not auto-dropped from class. Substantive notes go beyond "I agree" or "I see your point." Effective responses relate theory or methods to personal experience, so feel free to comment, critique, and suggest. Think about quality and frequency as you strike up a conversation with your fellow classmates. Remember to post notes in the Main forum, to which everyone has access. Please note: When you post an answer to the discussion question, points are given only for the discussion question portion of the grade. Your participation grade is based on substantive replies to others’ notes.

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Expectations for Classroom Discussion

• Respond to assigned discussion questions under the designated threads in the Main forum.

• Read and consider your classmates’ posts, and respond constructively. • Offer personal experiences relevant to the discussion.

Late Assignments Late assignments receive a 10% deduction for each day they are late. Assignments are late if they are not posted by midnight Arizona time (MST) of the day they are due. Assignments that are more than 4 days late will not be accepted unless we have negotiated and mutually agreed upon an alternative submission date in advance. Unless an Incomplete grade has been granted, student assignments submitted after the last day of class will not be accepted. Please note: University of Phoenix server problems are not an excuse for late papers. If you are unable to connect to the University of Phoenix server and upload an assignment to your Individual forum, send a copy of the assignment to your instructor’s inbox or alternate email address as proof that you attempted to post the assignment on time. In your email, you must tell your instructor that you were unable to connect to the University of Phoenix server. You must then upload the assignment to your Individual forum at your earliest opportunity. Send assignments to your instructor’s inbox ONLY if the University of Phoenix server is down. An instructor cannot, by University of Phoenix policy, grade an assignment that comes to his or her personal email. It must be posted in your Individual forum to count for grading purposes. These policies are necessary because any contact outside of class forums cannot be verified or archived. Extra Credit The curriculum for Axia College courses is carefully designed to fit the number of course weeks, and the assignment schedule is relatively full. In order to uphold academic rigor and integrity, students must be graded based on the degree to which they fulfill the requirements of assignments listed in the syllabus. Extra credit assignments are not allowed at Axia College. Feedback Instructors return feedback for CheckPoints to your Individual forum by the next office day after the due date of the assignment. Feedback for written assignments is returned to the student’s Individual forum within 7 days. Instructors respond to questions submitted during established office hours the same day. Instructors respond to questions submitted outside of office hours during the next established office hours. A weekly grade summary is posted to the student’s Individual forum within 7 days of the conclusion of each week. Final course grades are submitted to the university within 7 days of the conclusion of the course. Incompletes An Incomplete grade may be granted only if all of the following criteria are met:

1. The instructor determines that an Incomplete grade is appropriate under the circumstances

2. Attendance requirements have been met for the course, and the student is therefore eligible for a grade

3. Student is earning a passing grade in the course at the time the Incomplete is requested 4. Student requests, in writing, a grade of Incomplete during the last week of class, prior to

the course end date 5. Student and instructor enter into a written agreement containing:

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a) A course completion plan b) A clearly identified extended course deadline not to exceed 5 weeks from the original

course end date c) Acknowledgment that the final course grade will be reduced one (1) full letter grade

in exchange for the extra time allowed to complete the coursework, regardless of the circumstances

Please Note: Unless an Incomplete grade has been granted, student assignments submitted after the last day of class are not accepted. Accordingly, grade changes are not permitted for work submitted after the end of a class. Academic Honesty University of Phoenix students utilize university resources with honesty and integrity. These resources include, but are not limited to, the online library, online consultation with faculty, and registration systems. In addition to truthful representation in these areas, students must acknowledge references from original works, avoid plagiarism, and use writing and formatting styles generally accepted as sound academic writing. Privacy and Confidentiality in the Online Classroom If at any time you would like to communicate with your instructor confidentially, you may do so via the Individual forum. This forum can be viewed only by the individual student and the faculty member.

All postings to any forum in this class are considered confidential and for consideration and discussion only by members of this class. Specifically, do not forward materials or messages from this class by email or distribute hard copies. Grading Scale

100-95 A 76-73 C

94-90 A- 72-70 C-

89-87 B+ 69-67 D+

86-83 B 66-63 D

82-80 B- 62-60 D-

79-77 C+ 59 or < F

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Week One

Arithmetic Review

• Identify prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiples. • Perform operations with fractions. • Convert fractions to mixed numbers, decimals, and percents.

Simplify expressions using the order of operations. • • Identify positive and negative numbers.

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Read objectives and welcome.

• Read instructor’s bio, and post your own bio.]

2. Read Appendix A regarding the final exam.

3. eview the MathZone tutorial. Go to: http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/mathzone/index.htm

• Due Date: Day 1 [post to the Chat Room forum

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4. eview the Axia College Equation Editor tutorial. Go to:

Rhttp://corptrain.phoenix.edu/axiaee/index.htm

For additional help with using the Equation Editor in Microsoft® Word and graphing with Microsoft® Excel, refer to: http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp

5. Read Ch. 0 in Beginning Algebra (6th ed.). urself problems as you read each section in the

6. iscussion Question 1

• Due Date: Day 2 [post to the Main forum] lgebra on MathZone. Preview the algebra

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• pter(s) you reviewed on MathZone.

You may find it helpful to work the Check Yochapter. D

• Log in to your student page for Beginning A

concepts and problems you will be working on in this course (Ch. 0-2 and 6-8) by exploring the online resources available to you on MathZone, such as the e-ProfesPractice Exercises and Practice Tests, NetTutor, etc. Make note of the kinds of practiceproblems that are available to you for each chapter. Post your response to this question: Describe the chaWhich MathZone resources would you recommend to another student and why?

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7. Discussion Question 2

• Due Date: Day 4 [post to the Main forum] • Post your response to these questions: Describe what challenges you have had with

learning and using algebra concepts. Describe any math anxiety you have and what you think would be helpful techniques to overcome these concerns.

8. Self-Practice: Ch. 0

The following exercises are not graded, but they are strongly recommended as additional practice that can be completed on Day 1, 2, or 3. If you complete the practice exercises by Day 4, you will be adequately prepared to complete the CheckPoint problems.

• Resources: Ch. 0 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Tutorial at http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/mathzone/index.htm, the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com, the Equation Editor Tutorial at http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/axiaee/index.htm, http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for other tips on using the Equation Editor in Word)

• Complete the Ch. 0 Practice Exercises, Sections 1-5, on the MathZone Web site. • Complete the following exercises. You may want to practice using the Equation Editor to

prepare yourself for when you will need to use it to complete the CheckPoint assignment. Check your answers with the answers at the end of each section.

Section of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.)

Page Numbers Exercises

Section 0.1 pp. 15-18 1, 5, 11, 21, 29, 37, 45, 53, 59, 67 Section 0.2 pp. 29-34 1, 5, 11, 19, 25, 31, 37, 41, 47, 53, 61, 67, 75, 77,

79, 81, 85, 95, 97, 105, 107 Section 0.3 pp. 43-46 7, 13, 17, 21, 27, 35, 51, 57, 65, 71, 77, 85, 89, 93,

97, 101, 105 Section 0.4 pp. 51-53 3, 7, 9, 13, 19, 25, 35, 47, 49, 51, 53 Section 0.5 pp. 60-64 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 19, 23, 27, 31, 37, 39, 49, 53, 61

9. CheckPoint: Ch. 0

• Resource: Ch. 0 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the Equation Editor Tutorial at http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/axiaee/index.htm, http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for other tips on using the Equation Editor in Word)

• Due Date: Day 5 [post to the Individual forum] • Complete the following exercises. Use the Equation Editor in Microsoft® Word to do your

work, then submit a Word document, showing your work and answers, to your Individual forum:

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Section 0.1 pp. 15-18 26, 38, 52, 68 Section 0.2 pp. 29-34 32, 44, 54, 70, 76, 94, 96 Section 0.3 pp. 43-46 70, 86, 94, 102, 104, 108 Section 0.4 pp. 51-53 34, 44, 54 Section 0.5 pp. 61-63 40, 72

• Select one challenge, writing, or group exercise from any of the end-of-section exercises

in Ch. 0. Set up a thread in the Chat Room so you can discuss this exercise with your classmates. If you choose a group exercise, find a partner and work on the problem together. Submit your final answer(s) to your Individual forum. After you have posted your answers, share with your classmates how you arrived at the solution. Did anyone else choose the same exercise and come up with a different result?

• Post your response to this question to your Individual forum: Which of the Ch. 0 text exercises (or practice exercises on MathZone) did you find the most challenging and why?

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Week Two

The Language of Algebra

• Translate words and sentences into mathematical expressions. • Calculate real numbers and terms involving variables using basic mathematical

operations and properties. • Evaluate an algebraic expression.

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Read Ch. 1 in Beginning Algebra (6th ed.).

You may find it helpful to work the Check Yourself problems as you read each section in the chapter.


The following exercises are not graded, but they are strongly recommended as additional practice that can be completed on Day 1. If you complete the practice exercises by Day 2, you will be adequately prepared to complete the CheckPoint problems.

• Resources: Ch. 1 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com, http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for tips on using the Equation Editor in Word)

• Complete the Ch. 1 Practice Exercises, Sections 1-7, on the MathZone Web site. • Complete the following exercises. You may want to use the Equation Editor as

preparation for the CheckPoint assignment. Check your answers with the answers at the end of each section.



Section 1.1 pp. 82-85 1, 5, 9, 15, 21, 29, 35, 39, 49, 51, 57, 61, 67, 69, 73, 75

Section 1.2 pp. 91-94 5, 7, 9, 19, 25, 33, 41, 51, 65, 69, 73, 75, 77 Section 1.3 pp. 104-107 21, 33, 39, 47, 51, 59, 75, 85, 93, 105, 109 Section 1.4 pp. 119-123 9, 17, 25, 29, 45, 49, 55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 83, 93, 97,

99, 111, 115 Section 1.5 pp. 131-133 15, 17, 21, 29, 41, 55, 65, 67 Section 1.6 pp. 140-142 1, 5, 9, 19, 27, 37, 43, 45, 57 Section 1.7 pp. 148-150 17, 29, 47, 51, 57, 59, 65

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3. CheckPoint: Ch. 1 • Resource: Ch. 1 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for tips

on using the Equation Editor in Word) • Due Date: Day 3 [Individual] forum • Complete the following exercises. Use the Equation Editor in Microsoft® Word to do your




Section 1.1 pp. 84-86 40, 58, 74, 76 Section 1.2 p. 94 74, 76, 78 Section 1.3 pp. 107-108 108, 114 Section 1.4 pp. 122-123 94, 100, 120 Section 1.5 pp. 132-133 40, 42, 68 Section 1.6 pp. 141-142 50, 56 Section 1.7 p. 150 66

• Select one challenge, writing, or group exercise from any of the end-of-section exercises in Ch. 1. If you choose a group exercise, work on the problem with another student. Compose a note explaining how you arrived at the solution. What difficulties (if any) did you encounter? Submit your answer(s) to your Individual forum. Post your response to this question to your Individual forum: Whic• exercises (or practice exercises on MathZone) did you find the most challenging and why?

h of the Ch. 1 text

4. Assignment: Ch. 0 and Ch. 1 Cumulative Test

For practice, complete the Ch. 0 and Ch. 1 Self Tests (pp. 73-74, 157-158) in the text to s on

• Resources: Ch. 0 and Ch. 1 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at

prepare for the cumulative test. You can also complete the Ch. 0 and Ch. 1 Practice TestMathZone for additional preparation.

http://www.mathzone.com Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum•

tive test posted by your instructor in the Course

• Complete the Ch. 0 and Ch. 1 cumulaMaterials forum.

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Week Three

Linear Equations

• Solve equations for one variable using the addition and multiplication properties. • Solve applications involving formulas and linear equations.

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Read Ch. 2, Sections 2.1-2.4 (pp. 163-206), in Beginning Algebra (6th ed.).



• Due Date: Day 2 [Main] forum • Post your response to these questions: Why do you think variables are useful in algebra?

What makes the use of variables difficult to understand? Any tips to share about lessons learned in Ch. 0-2 to date?


• Due Date: Day 4 [Main] forum • Post your response to this question: Create one statement in English representing an

algebraic relationship (refer to problem 66 on p. 228 and problem 74 on p. 175). Post this statement, then respond to another student’s English statement by writing the algebraic equation for it.

4. Self-Practice: Ch. 2, Sections 2.1-2.4


• Resources: Ch. 2, Sections 2.1-2.4, of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com, http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for tips on using the Equation Editor in Word)

• Complete the Ch. 2 Practice Exercises, Sections 1-4, on the MathZone Web site. • Complete the following exercises. You may want to use the Equation Editor as


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Section 2.1 pp. 173-174 1, 3, 13, 19, 23, 25, 41, 45, 53, 55 Section 2.2 pp. 185-186 3, 9, 17, 25, 33, 35, 41, 43, 49 Section 2.3 pp. 195-197 9, 15, 23, 35, 45, 51, 55, 57, 59, 65 Section 2.4 pp. 207-212 1, 5, 13, 21, 25, 27, 35, 45, 55, 69, 77

5. CheckPoint: Ch. 2, Sections 2.1-2.4

• Resource: Ch. 2, Sections 2.1-2.4, of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for tips on using the Equation Editor in Word)

• Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum • Complete the following exercises. Use the Equation Editor in Microsoft® Word to do your




Section 2.1 pp. 173-174 46, 60 Section 2.2 pp. 185-186 8, 30, 50 Section 2.3 pp. 195-196 30, 54, 56 Section 2.4 pp. 207-213 14, 20, 24, 30, 56, 72, 80

• Select one challenge, writing, or group exercise from the end-of-section exercises in

Sections 2.1-2.4. Set up a thread in the Chat Room so you can discuss this exercise with your classmates. If you choose a group exercise, find a partner and work on the problem together. Submit your final answer(s) to your Individual forum. After you have posted your answers, share with your classmates how you arrived at the solution. Did anyone else choose the same exercise and come up with a different result?


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Week Four

Equations and Inequalities

• Solve applications involving percents, motion, mixtures, and geometry. • Graph the solution set of an inequality in one variable (line graphs).

ASSIGNMENTS





• Resources: Ch. 2, Sections 2.5-2.7, of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com, and http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for graphing in Excel)

• Complete the Ch. 2 Practice Exercises, Sections 5-7, on the MathZone Web site. • Complete the following exercises. You may want to use the Equation Editor to solve the

equations or Excel for graphing as preparation for the CheckPoint assignment. Check your answers with the answers at the end of each section.



Section 2.5 pp. 223-227 9, 15, 25, 31, 35, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 61 Section 2.6 pp. 235-242 1, 3, 5, 7, 15, 19, 21, 31, 49, 61, 73 Section 2.7 pp. 253-257 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 29, 31, 35, 43, 47, 71, 79, 83, 85,

87, 89, 91, 93


• Resource: Ch. 2, Sections 2.5-2.7, of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), and http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for graphing in Excel) Due Date: Day 3 [Individual] forum •

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• Complete the following exercises. Use the Equation Editor in Microsoft® Word or Excel to do your work, then submit a Word document, showing your work and answers, to your Individual forum:



Section 2.5 pp. 223-227 26, 28, 30, 44, 54, 56, 58, 62, 64

Section 2.6 pp. 236-240 20, 22, 26, 38, 52, 58 Section 2.7 pp. 253-257 18, 34, 74, 82, 92, 94

• Select one challenge, writing, or group exercise from the end-of-section exercises in Sections 2.5-2.7. If you choose a group exercise, work on the problem with another student. Compose a note explaining how you arrived at the solution. What difficulties (if any) did you encounter? Submit your answer(s) to your Individual forum.


4. Assignment: Ch. 2 Cumulative Test

For practice, complete the Ch. 2 Self Test (pp. 265-266) in the text to prepare for the Ch. 2 test. You can also complete the Ch. 2 Practice Test on MathZone for additional preparation.

• Resources: Ch. 2 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com

• Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum • Complete the Ch. 2 cumulative test posted by your instructor in the Course Materials

forum.

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Week Five

Introduction to Graphing

• Identify solutions for an equation in two variables. • Graph points from ordered pairs in an x-y coordinate system. • Graph linear equations.

Find the slope of a line. • • Interpret tables, charts, an d graphs to solve applications.

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Read Ch. 6 in Beginning Algebra (6th ed.).

You may find it helpful to work the Check Yourself problems as you read each section in the


• Due Date: Day 2 [Main] forumse questions:

line graph might be applicable and

a linear equation, with the independent


• Due Date: Day 4 [Main] forumion: Read and answer the questions in problem 51 on p.


The following exercises are not graded, but they are strongly recommended as additional

• Resources: Ch. 6 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at

chapter.

• Post your response to one of the

o Discuss a real-life situation where a straight-explain why you think this might be true. Think about a real-life situation that followsovariable being years. What would the slope tell you about future years?

• Post your response to this quest

512, then answer the following question: What if an equation had three variables?

practice that can be completed on Day 1, 2, or 3. If you complete the practice exercises byDay 4, you will be adequately prepared to complete the CheckPoint problems.

http://www.mathzone.com, and http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for graphingComplete the Ch. 6 Practice Exercises, Sections 1-5, on the MathZone Web site.

in Excel) •

l as preparation for the CheckPoint assignment. Check your answers with the answers at the

• Complete the following exercises. You may want to use the Equation Editor or Exce

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end of each section.

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31, 35 Section 6.3 pp. 539-546 1, 9, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 51 Section 6.4 pp. 558-564 , 13, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 41, 45, 3, 7, 11

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Week Six

Graphing Linear Equations

• Use the slope and y-intercept form to graph a line. • Determine the slope of a line parallel or perpendicular to a given line. • Write a linear equation using the point-slope form.

ASSIGNMENTS





• Resources: Ch. 7, Sections 7.1-7.3, of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com, and http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for graphing in Excel)

• Complete the Ch. 7 Practice Exercises, Sections 1-3, on the MathZone Web site. • Complete the following exercises. You may want to use the Equation Editor or Excel as




Section 7.1 pp. 610-615 1, 5, 13, 15, 17, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 39, 41, 45, 51, 53

Section 7.2 pp. 625-627 1, 7, 9, 11, 13, 19, 23 Section 7.3 pp. 634-636 1, 9, 15, 17, 21, 31, 33, 37, 51, 53


• Resource: Ch. 7, Sections 7.1-7.3, of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), and http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for graphing in Excel)

• Due Date: Day 3 [Individual] forum

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Section 7.1 pp. 610-614 12, 16, 18, 20, 26, 28, 30, 32, 46

Section 7.2 pp. 626-627 16, 20, 28 Section 7.3 pp. 634-636 6 (rewrite into standard form),

20, 24, 36, 40, 52

• Select one challenge, writing, or group exercise from any of the end-of-section exercises in Ch. 7. If you choose a group exercise, work on the problem with another student. Compose a note explaining how you arrived at the solution. What difficulties (if any) did you encounter? Submit your answer(s) to your Individual forum.



For practice, complete the Ch. 6 Self Test (pp. 591-594) and Ch. 7 Self Test (pp. 671-672, problems 1-13 only) in the text to prepare for the cumulative test. You can also complete the Ch. 6 and Ch. 7 Practice Tests on MathZone for additional preparation.

• Resources: Ch. 6 and Ch. 7 (Sections 7.1-7.3) of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com

• Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum • Complete the Ch. 6 and Ch. 7 cumulative test posted by your instructor in the Course

Materials forum.

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MAT 116 Algebra 1A

Week Seven

Graphing Linear Inequalities

• Graph linear inequalities in two variables. • Evaluate expressions in function notation. • Graph a linear function.

ASSIGNMENTS




• Due Date: Day 2 [Main] forum • Post your response to this question: Take the real-life situation you described in the

Week Five DQ 1 and create an equation or inequality that could be used for analysis, prediction, or decision making. Then, draw a graph to depict the variables in your situation (refer to problem 40 on p. 649). Use your graph and what you know about linear inequalities to discuss the significance of your findings.


• Due Date: Day 4 [Main] forum • Post your response to this question: Why might function notation be important? Explore

the reasons for function notation and share your research.



• Resources: Ch. 7, Sections 7.4-7.5 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com, and http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for graphing in Excel)

• Complete the Ch. 7 Practice Exercises, Sections 4-5, on the MathZone Web site. • Complete the following exercises. You may want to use the Equation Editor or Excel as


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MAT 116 Algebra 1A



Section 7.4 pp. 644-648 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 19, 23, 33, 37 Section 7.5 pp. 660-662 1, 5, 11, 15, 21, 23, 25, 29, 35, 41, 49


• Resource: Ch. 7, Sections 7.4-7.5, of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), and http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for graphing in Excel)

• Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum • Complete the following exercises. Use the Equation Editor in Microsoft® Word or Excel to

do your work, then submit a Word document, showing your work and answers, to your Individual forum:



Section 7.4 pp. 644-648 8, 16, 28, 38 Section 7.5 pp. 660-663 2, 18, 22, 30, 36, 54

• Select one challenge, writing, or group exercise from any of the end-of-section exercises

in Ch. 7, Sections 7.4-7.5. Set up a thread in the Chat Room so you can discuss this exercise with your classmates. If you choose a group exercise, find a partner and work on the problem together. Submit your final answer(s) to your Individual forum. After you have posted your answers, share with your classmates how you arrived at the solution. Did anyone else choose the same exercise and come up with a different result?


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MAT 116 Algebra 1A

Week Eight

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

• Solve independent, dependent, and inconsistent systems. • Solve systems of linear equations using substitution and addition methods. • Solve systems of linear equations and their applications.

Graph systems of linear inequalities and their applications. •

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Read Ch. 8 in Beginning Algebra (6 ed.). th

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• Resources: Ch. 8 of Beginning Algebra (6 ed.), the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com, and http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp (for graphing in Excel) Complete the Ch. 8 Practice Exercises, Sections 1-4, on the MathZone Web site.•

• Complete the following exercises. You may want to use the Equation Editor or Excel as preparation for the CheckPoint assignment. Check your answers with the answers at the end of each section.



Section 8.1 pp. 684-687 5, 7, 13, 17, 19, 25 Section 8.2 pp. 704-707 3, 13, 17, 25, 35, 51, 55, 63, 65 Section 8.3 pp. 718-720 3, 13, 17, 25, 31, 33, 35, 47, 55 Section 8.4 pp. 727-730 1, 3, 7, 15, 19


Resource: Ch. 8 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), and http://www.rodsweb.org/mshelp• (for

• dividual] forum graphing in Excel) Due Date: Day 3 [In

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MAT 116 Algebra 1A




Section 8.1 pp. 685-689 10, 12, 20, 26 Section 8.2 pp. 704-709 12, 20, 56, 60 Section 8.3 pp. 718-721 16, 20, 28, 38, 56, 58 Section 8.4 pp. 728-730 10, 20

• Select one challenge, writing, or group exercise from any of the end-of-section exercises in Ch. 8. If you choose a group exercise, work on the problem with another student. Compose a note explaining how you arrived at the solution. What difficulties (if any) did you encounter? Submit your answer(s) to your Individual forum.



For practice, complete the Ch. 7 Self Test (p. 672, problems 14-20 only) and Ch. 8 Self Test (pp. 739-740) in the text to prepare for the cumulative test. You can also complete the Ch. 7 and Ch. 8 Practice Tests on MathZone for additional preparation.

• Resources: Ch. 7 (Sections 7.4-7.5) and Ch. 8 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com

• Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum • Complete the Ch. 7 and Ch. 8 cumulative test posted by your instructor in the Course

Materials forum.

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MAT 116 Algebra 1A

Week Nine

Applying Algebra Concepts

• Apply basic algebra concepts to solve mathematical problems.

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Capstone Discussion Question

• Due Date: Day 3 [Main] forum • Post your response to these questions:

o Which algebra problems covered in this course were the most challenging for you? Why? What did you learn from the experience and how did you overcome this challenge?

o If you could provide some tips or advice to new Algebra 1A students, what would you share with them?

2. Assignment: Final Cumulative Test on Ch. 0-2 and 6-8

Prepare for the final exam by reviewing the Summary Exercises and Self Tests for Ch. 0-2 and Ch. 6-8. You may also review the practice exercises and tests on MathZone for additional practice.

• Resources: Ch. 0-2 and 6-8 of Beginning Algebra (6th ed.), Appendix A, the MathZone Web site at http://www.mathzone.com

• Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum • Complete the cumulative final test posted by your instructor in the Course Materials

forum.

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