Radicals and Rational Exponents · Exercise 6

Investigation: There are 32 student-learning outcomes (SLO’s) in a typical College Algebra course. These are topics a student needs to master to show proficiency in College Algebra. Let’s begin by looking at just a few of these skills. Let’s assign the variables, A, B, C, and D to the following topics. We will name the set containing each of these 4 topics, Q.

Using roster notation Q = {A, B, C, D}.

Mastery of what are called linchpin topics will make it easier to learn other topics. For example, the ability to solve linear equations with variables on both sides can “unlock” a whole set of new skills for a student to master.
List 3 other linchpin topics that would help you to master this math course. Discuss these with others in your class. Did they identify the same topics?

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §1.3 Radicals and Rational Exponents · Exercise 6