A student should take MATH 090 or MATH 091 to prepare for Intermediate Algebra. Topics investigated in both MATH 090 and MATH 091 include properties and operations of the real number system, algebraic expressions, solving equalities and inequalities, graphical representation of equations, data analysis, graphs, and properties and operations of polynomials. This course does not meet the general studies requirement in University Skills and does not count toward total units needed for graduation. Prerequisite: appropriate score on APU mathematics placement test or SAT 430/ACT 18 math score