College Algebra Crash Course

The follow chapter outline and course structure is extracted from the Michael Sullivan College Algebra Textbook(s)


Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities

  • 1.1 Linear Functions
  • 1.2 Quadratic Equations
  • 1.3 Complex Numbers; Quadratic Equations in the Complex Number System
  • 1.4 Radical Equations; Equations Quadratic in Form; Factorable Equations
  • 1.5 Solving Inequalities
  • 1.6 Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
  • 1.7 Problem Solving: Interest, Mixture, Uniform Motion, Constant Rate Job Applications


Chapter 2: Graphs

  • 2.1 The Distance and Midpoint Formulas
  • 2.2 Graphs of Equations in Two Variables; Intercepts; Symmetry
  • 2.3 Lines
  • 2.4 Circles
  • 2.5 Variation