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MAT 083 (Elementary Algebra-Part I)
MAT 093 (Intensive Elementary Algebra)
Documentation for Chapter 1
This page was updated on: September 9, 2017.
Handouts for 1.1
Updated 08/21/2017 for 7th ed. of the textbook.
Handouts for 1.2
Updated 08/22/2017 for 7th ed. of textbook.
MathNotes for 1.2 - Properties of Real Numbers: The Commutatative, Associative and Distributive Properties
These MathNotes describe the three properties and provide a number of examples that show how each property is applied to rewrite an algebraic expression. This may be helpful if you are having difficulty with the homework problems for Sec. 1.2.
Handouts for 1.3
Updated 08/22/2017 for 7th ed. of textbook.
MathNotes for 1.3 - A Review of Fractions
A comprehensive lesson that describes how fractions are used and how to perform arithmetic operations on fractions. (Updated 08/24/2011)
MathNotes for 1.3 - Finding the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Describes three methods for finding the LCD, with guidelines to help you decide which method to use on a given problem.
Practice Exercises for 1.3 - Fractions
Includes practice exercises and answers. (Updated 08/24/2011)
Handouts for 1.4
Updated 08/30/2017 for 7th ed. of textbook.
Handouts for 1.5
Updated 08/31/2017 for 7th ed. of textbook.
Handouts for 1.6
Updated 08/31/2017 for 7th ed. of textbook.
Handouts for 1.7
Updated 09/03/2017 for 7th ed. of textbook
Handouts for 1.8
Updated 09/09/2017 for 7th ed. of textbook.
MathNotes for 1.8 - Order of Operations
Updated 09/06/2015
Practice Exercises for 1.8 - Order of Operations
(Answers included). Updated 09/07/2011.
Practice Exercises for 1.8 - Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
(Answers included). Updated 09/09/2017 (Ver. 3.0).