This course will discuss linear functions, systems of equations, inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, quadratic functions, radical and rational functions, and probability. Critical thinking and problems solving skills will be emphasized throughout the course. This course fulfills the high school Algebra 1 requirement for Michigan high schools.
We also offer a two year version of Algebra 2 for students who may need additional time to process this course. The first year covers Solving Equations and Inequalities; Writing and Graphing Relations and Functions; Parent Functions and Transformations of Parent Functions; Solving Quadratic Equations including ones with Complex answers; Performing Operations on Polynomials; Graphing Polynomial Functions; Working with Rational and Radical Expressions. The second year covers Graphing Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Working with Conic Sections; Geometric Sequences and Series; Right Triangle Trigonometry; Law of Sins and Cosines; and Trigonometric Identities. Critical thinking and problem solving skills will be emphasized throughout both years of the course. Completion of both years is required to fulfill the MMC high school Algebra 2 requirement for Michigan high schools