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Mathematics Placement Exam Algebra Concepts
The algebra concepts listed below are examples of those covered on the Mathematics Placement Exam.
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Beginning Algebra (BA) and Intermediate Algebra (IA).
ALGEBRA TOPICS
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Solving Linear Equations |
BA
2.1, BA
2.2, BA
2.3 |
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Solving Absolute Value Equations |
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Solving Linear Inequalities |
BA
2.7 |
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Solving Absolute Value Inequalities |
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Power Rule for Exponents |
BA
4.1 |
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Reducing Exponential Expressions |
BA
4.1 |
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Negative Exponents |
BA
4.2 |
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Multiplication of Polynomials |
BA
4.4 |
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Squaring a Binomial |
BA
4.4 |
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Factoring |
BA
5.1, BA
5.2, BA
5.3, BA
5.4, BA
5.5, BA
5.6 |
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Greatest Common Factor |
BA
5.1 |
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Factoring with Lead Coefficient Larger than 1 |
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Reducing Rational Expressions |
BA
6.1 |
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Subtracting Rational Expressions |
BA
6.3 |
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Reducing Complex Rational Expressions |
BA
6.4 |
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Solving Quadratic Equations |
BA
5.7, BA
10.1, BA
10.2, BA
10.3 |
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Solving Quadratic Inequalities |
IA
8.7 |
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Radical Exponents With Indexes Higher than 2 |
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Combining Rational Exponents |
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Proportions |
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