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Dec 07, 2025
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2022-2023 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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MAT 156 - Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus
Graphs of rational functions, asymptotes, exponential and logarithmic equations, conic sections, matrix arithmetic and matrix solutions to systems of equations, determinants, trigonometric identities and equations, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, vectors, polar graphs, parametric graphs, polar form of complex numbers, powers and roots of complex numbers, limits of functions using tables.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: MAT 136 College Algebra and Trigonometry or equivalent
Credits: 4
Hours
4 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Recognize and graph polynomial functions, rational functions, conic sections, basic parametric equations, and basic polar equations.
- Solve logarithmic equations, exponential equations, systems of linear equations using matrices and apply trigonometric identities to solve trigonometric equations.
- Solve applications involving Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, vectors, and systems of linear equations and inverse trigonometric functions.
- Convert between polar and rectangular form of complex numbers, and compute powers and roots of complex numbers.
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