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Equivalence is the invariant
Valid algebraic steps preserve the solution set; invalid steps can add or remove solutions.
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01:640:026 · Mathematics · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
Intermediate Algebra is a foundational Rutgers mathematics course for students building the algebraic fluency needed for later quantitative work. Its conservative study frame is equations, inequalities, expressions, functions, graphing, and algebraic modeling; students should confirm the current section syllabus for the exact topic order and assessment details.
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SIRS · 3,184 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
13 open in snapshot
When it meets
College Avenue, Livingston, C/D
AI-generated overview
Higher means more demanding · AI summary
5 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Students build reliable manipulation of real numbers, exponents, radicals, and algebraic expressions.
The course develops solution methods while emphasizing equivalence, restrictions, and interpretation of solution sets.
Equations become functions and graphs, with attention to domain, range, intercepts, and transformations.
Factoring and rational structure support zeros, simplification, and algebraic modeling.
The course closes by using algebra in contexts and preparing students for more advanced function and precalculus work.
Valid algebraic steps preserve the solution set; invalid steps can add or remove solutions.
Intercepts, intersections, and shape are checks on symbolic work.
A variable should have a defined role, domain, and unit when the problem is contextual.
Reliable algebra reduces the cognitive load in every later quantitative course.
Common pitfall
Instead
State the restriction before dividing and check excluded values separately.
Common pitfall
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Substitute candidates into the original equation.
Common pitfall
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Define variables and write the relationship before calculating.
13 open · College Avenue, Livingston, C/D
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0115604 | Open | Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HH B4; Friday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HH B4HH B4 | College Avenue | |
| 0215605 | Open | Tuesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at TIL 252; Thursday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at TIL 252TIL 252 | Livingston | |
| 0315606 | Open | Monday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at BE 213; Wednesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at BE 213BE 213 | Livingston | |
| 0415607 | Open | Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at HH A6; Friday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at HH A6HH A6 | College Avenue | |
| 0515608 | Open | Monday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at BE 219; Wednesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at BE 219BE 219 | Livingston | |
| 0615609 | Open | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at HH A2; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at HH A2HH A2 | College Avenue | |
| 0715610 | Open | Monday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at FH B5; Wednesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at FH B5FH B5 | College Avenue | |
| 0915612 | Open | Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at TIL 103B; Friday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at TIL 103BTIL 103B | Livingston | |
| 1115614 | Open | Monday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at ABE 4400; Wednesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at ABE 4400ABE 4400 | College Avenue | |
| 1215615 | Open | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at FSW 109; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at FSW 109FSW 109 | C/D | |
| 1315616 | Open | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HCK 119; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HCK 119HCK 119 | C/D | |
| 1415617 | Open | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at HCK 214; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at HCK 214HCK 214 | C/D | |
| 1615619 | Open | Tuesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at LSH B105; Thursday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at LSH B105LSH B105 | Livingston |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.02
Course quality
3.88
Response rate
45.7%
Coverage
248 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krista Benedict | 24 | 4.73 | 4.48 |
| Ghassan Nazi | 16 | 4.63 | 4.46 |
| Gabriela Sprague | 11 | 3.20 | 3.23 |
| Rita Kinkhabwala | 9 | 3.16 | 3.07 |
| Benedict Krista | 8 | 4.84 | 4.63 |
| Patel Saiju | 7 | 3.94 | 3.93 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue, Livingston, C/D
Current availability
13 open of 13
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
6
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