Course Overview  
This course covers traditional topics in college algebra and trigonometry at the freshman level. This course was written in accordance with the Ohio Academic Content Standards for grades 11 and 12 and includes such topics as: Systems of Linear Equations, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Functions, Logarithms, Trigonometry, Matrices, Vectors, and Conic Sections. 

 

In some of the units, a graphing calculator will be useful. It is recommended that the graphing calculator be at least a TI-83 model.  


Required Materials for Math Transition to College Math
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RATIONAL EXPONENTS AND RADICALS

Unit Overview
In this unit, you will learn about rational exponents and how to simplify algebraic expressions involving rational exponents. You will also study radicals by simplifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying and rationalizing.

 

 Higher Roots (05:09 )
 

 Rules of Exponents

 
 
 
  Squares and Square Roots (01:52)
 
 
 




Below are additional educational resources and activities for this unit.
 
Rational Exponent Equations
 
Simplifying Radicals
 
Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying Radicals