Introductory Algebra Semester 1A: Course Outline

1. Unit 1: Basic algebra principles
   1. Lesson 1: Real numbers & algebraic expressions
   2. Lesson 2: Simplifying expressions
   3. Lesson 3: Solving equations
   4. Lesson 4: More on solving equations
2. Unit 2: Inequalities & absolute values
   1. Lesson 5: Sets, intersections & unions
   2. Lesson 6: Inequalities & their graphs
   3. Lesson 7: Using inequalities
   4. Lesson 8: Solving equations involving absolute values
   5. Lesson 9: More solving inequalities involving absolute values
3. Unit 3: Graphs of linear equations
   1. Lesson 10: Graphing linear equations
   2. Lesson 11: Slope in graphs & equations
   3. Lesson 12: Linear & nonlinear equations
   4. Lesson 13: Finding the equation of a line
   5. Lesson 14: Parallel & Perpendicular lines, & linear inequalities
4. Unit 4: Systems of equations & inequalities
   1. Lesson 15: Systems of linear equations & their graphs
   2. Lesson 16: Solving systems of linear equations by substitution
   3. Lesson 17: Solving systems of linear equations by elimination
   4. Lesson 18: Rate, work, digit, & coin problems
   5. Lesson 19: Systems of linear inequalities