CLEP College Algebra

The College Algebra examination covers material that is usually taught in a one-semester college course in algebra. The test places little emphasis on arithmetic calculations, and it does not contain any questions that require the use of a calculator. The examination contains approximately 60 questions to be answered in 90 minutes.

Table of Contents

• About the Test
• Preparation and Tips

Operations

Basic algebra makes up 25% of the test.

• Algebraic Operations
• Exponents
• Polynomials
• Logarithms

Equations and Inequalities

Equations and inequalities make up 25% of the test.

• Linear equations and inequalities
• Quadratic equations and inequalities
• Absolute value equations and inequalities
• Systems of equations and inequalities
• Exponential and logarithmic equations

Functions and Their Properties

Functions make up 30% of the test.

• Definition and interpretation
• Representation/modeling (graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal representations of functions)
• Domain and Range
• Algebra of functions
• Graphs and their properties (including intercepts, symmetry, and transformations)
• Inverse functions
• Types of functions

Number Systems and Operations

Number systems make up 20% of the test.

• Real Numbers
• Complex Numbers
• Sequences and Series
• Binomial Theorem
• Determinants

External Links

Official description of the exam