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Concordia University · MATH 200
Concordia MATH 200 tutoring
Fundamental Concepts of Algebra — one-to-one online tutoring to understand difficult concepts, practise problems and prepare for midterms and finals.
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Course overview
Concordia MATH 200 develops fundamental algebra through sets, algebraic techniques, inequalities, and graphs of equations. It is designed as preparation for Elementary Functions.
MATH 200 topics we can help with
Sets and number systemsAlgebraic expressionsEquations and inequalitiesFactoringCoordinate geometryGraphs of equations
Common difficulties
- Distributing negative signs across every term
- Reversing an inequality when multiplying by a negative number
What this course builds on
Start with signed arithmetic, fractions and the meaning of an equals sign. This course develops the algebra needed for later function work.
Registration requirements
No formal course prerequisite is listed in the current calendar. Program credit restrictions still apply.
Check the official course catalogueQuick prerequisite check
Calculate 3/4 − 1/6, then simplify −2(3x − 4) + x.
Show the reasoning
7/12 and −5x + 8. Use twelfths for the fractions, then distribute −2 before collecting x terms.
An original Nablio exercise, not an institution’s exam question.
How tutoring can help
Separate arithmetic, sign and equation-solving errors. Rebuild one operation at a time and check solutions by substitution before moving into graphs.
Exam preparation for MATH 200: midterms and finals
Use short mixed sets of fractions, equations and graphs. Keep an error log and redo missed items without the original solution.
Use your section’s outline to choose the chapters to review. We work through permitted practice and comparable problems, without completing graded assignments or exams on your behalf.
Independent practice
Free practice and study guides for MATH 200
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