Topics from elementary algebra: sets of numbers, operations with real numbers, variables, integral exponents, scientific notation, simplification of algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing linear equations, writing equations of lines, solving linear inequalities in two variables, solving systems of linear equations in two or more variables, applications, problem solving, operations with polynomials, factoring polynomials, and solving equations using factoring. (5 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: MATH 0460 or MATH 0461 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test.