Advanced Algebra Course Syllabus

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Module 1: Advanced Algebraic Expressions

Topics Covered:

  1. Review of Basics from Beginner Level
  2. Multiplication and Division of Algebraic Expressions
  3. Simplifying Complex Expressions
  4. Exponents and Powers

Practice Questions:

  1. Simplify: 2x⋅(3x+4)2x \cdot (3x + 4)2x⋅(3x+4).
  2. Simplify: 6x23x\frac{6x^2}{3x}3x6x2​.
  3. If a=2a = 2a=2 and b=3b = 3b=3, evaluate (a2b+b2a)(a^2b + b^2a)(a2b+b2a).

Module 2: Linear Equations in Two Variables

Topics Covered:

  1. Understanding Linear Equations with Two Variables
  2. Graphical Representation
  3. Solving Linear Equations using Substitution and Elimination Methods

Practice Questions:

  1. Solve: 2x+y=72x + y = 72x+y=7 and x−y=1x – y = 1x−y=1 using substitution.
  2. Represent the equation x+2y=6x + 2y = 6x+2y=6 on a graph.
  3. Solve using elimination: 3x+4y=103x + 4y = 103x+4y=10 and 5x−4y=65x – 4y = 65x−4y=6.

Module 3: Quadratic Equations

Topics Covered:

  1. General Form of Quadratic Equations
  2. Methods of Solving Quadratic Equations
    • Factorization
    • Completing the Square
    • Quadratic Formula
  3. Nature of Roots (Discriminant Analysis)

Practice Questions:

  1. Solve: x2−5x+6=0x^2 – 5x + 6 = 0x2−5x+6=0 using factorization.
  2. Find the roots of x2+4x+4=0x^2 + 4x + 4 = 0x2+4x+4=0 using the quadratic formula.
  3. Determine the nature of roots for x2−2x+1=0x^2 – 2x + 1 = 0x2−2x+1=0.

Module 4: Polynomials

Topics Covered:

  1. Division of Polynomials
  2. Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem
  3. Zeros of a Polynomial and Their Relationship with Coefficients

Practice Questions:

  1. Divide 2×3+3×2−x−22x^3 + 3x^2 – x – 22×3+3×2−x−2 by x−1x – 1x−1.
  2. Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder when x3−4x+2x^3 – 4x + 2×3−4x+2 is divided by x−2x – 2x−2.
  3. Find the zeros of x2−3x+2x^2 – 3x + 2×2−3x+2.

Module 5: Inequalities

Topics Covered:

  1. Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
  2. Solving and Graphing Inequalities
  3. Systems of Inequalities

Practice Questions:

  1. Solve: 2x+3>72x + 3 > 72x+3>7.
  2. Graph the inequality x+y≤5x + y \leq 5x+y≤5 on a Cartesian plane.
  3. Solve the system of inequalities: x+y≤5x + y \leq 5x+y≤5, x−y≥1x – y \geq 1x−y≥1.

Module 6: Sequences and Series

Topics Covered:

  1. Arithmetic Progression (AP)
    • General Term and Sum of Terms
  2. Geometric Progression (GP)
    • General Term and Sum of Terms
  3. Applications of Progressions

Practice Questions:

  1. Find the 10th term of the AP: 3,7,11,…3, 7, 11, \dots3,7,11,….
  2. Find the sum of the first 15 terms of the GP: 2,4,8,…2, 4, 8, \dots2,4,8,….
  3. Determine whether 3,6,12,24,…3, 6, 12, 24, \dots3,6,12,24,… is an AP or a GP.

Module 7: Matrices and Determinants (Introduction)

Topics Covered:

  1. Basics of Matrices
    • Types of Matrices (Row, Column, Square, Zero, Identity)
  2. Operations on Matrices
    • Addition, Subtraction, Scalar Multiplication
  3. Determinants of 2×2 Matrices

Practice Questions:

  1. Add the matrices:
    A=[1234]A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix}A=[13​24​] and B=[201−1]B = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 0 \\ 1 & -1 \end{bmatrix}B=[21​0−1​].
  2. Find the determinant of [2314]\begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 \end{bmatrix}[21​34​].
  3. Multiply 333 by the matrix [1−205]\begin{bmatrix} 1 & -2 \\ 0 & 5 \end{bmatrix}[10​−25​].

Module 8: Coordinate Geometry

Topics Covered:

  1. Distance Formula
  2. Midpoint and Section Formula
  3. Equation of a Line
    • Slope-Intercept Form, Point-Slope Form, Two-Point Form

Practice Questions:

  1. Find the distance between the points (2,3)(2, 3)(2,3) and (5,7)(5, 7)(5,7).
  2. Determine the midpoint of the line segment joining (−1,4)(-1, 4)(−1,4) and (3,−2)(3, -2)(3,−2).
  3. Write the equation of the line passing through (1,2)(1, 2)(1,2) with a slope of 333.

Module 9: Functions and Relations

Topics Covered:

  1. Definition of Functions and Relations
  2. Domain and Range
  3. Types of Functions
    • Linear, Quadratic, Polynomial

Practice Questions:

  1. Identify the domain and range of f(x)=2x+3f(x) = 2x + 3f(x)=2x+3.
  2. Determine whether the relation R={(1,2),(2,3),(3,4)}R = \{(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 4)\}R={(1,2),(2,3),(3,4)} is a function.
  3. Graph f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2f(x)=x2.

Module 10: Final Review and Comprehensive Test

Topics Covered:

  1. Revision of Key Concepts
  2. Mixed Questions on All Topics
  3. Real-Life Applications of Algebra

Mock Test Sample Questions:

  1. Solve: x2+7x+10=0x^2 + 7x + 10 = 0x2+7x+10=0.
  2. Simplify: 2×2+4x2x\frac{2x^2 + 4x}{2x}2x2x2+4x​.
  3. Solve the inequality: x−3>2x – 3 > 2x−3>2.
  4. Find the distance between (0,0)(0, 0)(0,0) and (4,3)(4, 3)(4,3).
  5. Determine the slope of a line passing through (2,5)(2, 5)(2,5) and (6,9)(6, 9)(6,9).

Additional Materials

  • Worksheets with Higher Difficulty Questions
  • Concept Recap PDFs
  • Quizzes after each module
  • Project: Solve a real-world problem using algebra (e.g., financial planning, travel optimization).

This syllabus builds on the foundational topics and introduces intermediate concepts, making it suitable for learners progressing in algebra.

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Advanced Algebra Course Syllabus


Module 1: Advanced Algebraic Expressions and Identities

Topics Covered:

  1. Revision of Basic Identities
  2. Advanced Algebraic Identities:
    • (a+b)3(a + b)^3(a+b)3, (a−b)3(a – b)^3(a−b)3
    • a3+b3=(a+b)(a2−ab+b2)a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 – ab + b^2)a3+b3=(a+b)(a2−ab+b2)
    • a3−b3=(a−b)(a2+ab+b2)a^3 – b^3 = (a – b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)a3−b3=(a−b)(a2+ab+b2)
  3. Applications of Identities in Simplification and Problem Solving

Practice Questions:

  1. Expand: (x+3)3(x + 3)^3(x+3)3.
  2. Simplify using identities: 64×3−2764x^3 – 2764×3−27.
  3. If a+b=5a + b = 5a+b=5 and ab=6ab = 6ab=6, find a3+b3a^3 + b^3a3+b3.

Module 2: Complex Numbers

Topics Covered:

  1. Introduction to Complex Numbers
    • Definition: i2=−1i^2 = -1i2=−1
  2. Algebra of Complex Numbers
    • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  3. Conjugates and Modulus of Complex Numbers
  4. Polar Form of Complex Numbers (Introduction)

Practice Questions:

  1. Simplify: (3+4i)+(2−i)(3 + 4i) + (2 – i)(3+4i)+(2−i).
  2. Find the modulus of 5+12i5 + 12i5+12i.
  3. Multiply: (2+3i)⋅(4−i)(2 + 3i) \cdot (4 – i)(2+3i)⋅(4−i).

Module 3: Advanced Quadratic Equations

Topics Covered:

  1. Roots of Quadratic Equations
    • Relation between Roots and Coefficients
  2. Formation of Quadratic Equations with Given Roots
  3. Graphical Interpretation of Quadratics

Practice Questions:

  1. Find the roots of 2×2−3x+1=02x^2 – 3x + 1 = 02×2−3x+1=0 and verify the sum and product of the roots.
  2. Form a quadratic equation whose roots are 2\sqrt{2}2​ and −2-\sqrt{2}−2​.
  3. Sketch the graph of y=x2−4x+3y = x^2 – 4x + 3y=x2−4x+3 and determine the vertex.

Module 4: Systems of Linear Equations

Topics Covered:

  1. Solving Systems of Linear Equations using:
    • Matrix Method
    • Cramer’s Rule
  2. Applications in Real-World Problems

Practice Questions:

  1. Solve using Cramer’s Rule:
    2x+y=52x + y = 52x+y=5, 3x−4y=−23x – 4y = -23x−4y=−2.
  2. Use the matrix method to solve:
    x+y+z=6x + y + z = 6x+y+z=6, 2x−y+3z=142x – y + 3z = 142x−y+3z=14, 3x+4y−z=−23x + 4y – z = -23x+4y−z=−2.

Module 5: Advanced Inequalities

Topics Covered:

  1. Solving Quadratic Inequalities
  2. Graphical Representation of Solutions
  3. Absolute Value Inequalities

Practice Questions:

  1. Solve: x2−5x+6≥0x^2 – 5x + 6 \geq 0x2−5x+6≥0.
  2. Represent the solution set of ∣x−3∣<4|x – 3| < 4∣x−3∣<4 on a number line.
  3. Solve and graph: 2x+3≤72x + 3 \leq 72x+3≤7 and x>−1x > -1x>−1.

Module 6: Matrices and Determinants

Topics Covered:

  1. Properties of Determinants
  2. Inverse of a Matrix
    • Using Adjoint Method
  3. Solving Systems of Equations using Matrix Inversion

Practice Questions:

  1. Find the inverse of [2134]\begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix}[23​14​].
  2. Solve AX=BAX = BAX=B using matrix inversion, where
    A=[2312],B=[54]A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}, B = \begin{bmatrix} 5 \\ 4 \end{bmatrix}A=[21​32​],B=[54​].
  3. Evaluate the determinant of [23140−2315]\begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 & 1 \\ 4 & 0 & -2 \\ 3 & 1 & 5 \end{bmatrix}​243​301​1−25​​.

Module 7: Sequences, Series, and Binomial Theorem

Topics Covered:

  1. Sum of Infinite Geometric Series
  2. Binomial Theorem for Positive Integer Exponents
  3. General and Middle Terms in Binomial Expansion

Practice Questions:

  1. Find the sum of the infinite GP: 2+1+12+14+…2 + 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \dots2+1+21​+41​+….
  2. Expand (x+2)5(x + 2)^5(x+2)5 using the binomial theorem.
  3. Find the coefficient of x4x^4×4 in the expansion of (2x−3)6(2x – 3)^6(2x−3)6.

Module 8: Logarithms and Exponential Functions

Topics Covered:

  1. Laws of Logarithms
  2. Change of Base Formula
  3. Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

Practice Questions:

  1. Simplify: log⁡28+log⁡24\log_2 8 + \log_2 4log2​8+log2​4.
  2. Solve: 2x=322^x = 322x=32.
  3. If log⁡a16=4\log_a 16 = 4loga​16=4, find aaa.

Module 9: Conic Sections

Topics Covered:

  1. Circle
    • Standard Equation and General Form
  2. Parabola
    • Standard Forms and Graphs
  3. Ellipse and Hyperbola
    • Equations and Properties

Practice Questions:

  1. Find the equation of a circle with center (2,−3)(2, -3)(2,−3) and radius 5.
  2. Write the equation of a parabola with focus (0,2)(0, 2)(0,2) and directrix y=−2y = -2y=−2.
  3. Determine the major and minor axes of the ellipse x29+y216=1\frac{x^2}{9} + \frac{y^2}{16} = 19×2​+16y2​=1.

Module 10: Advanced Functions and Graphs

Topics Covered:

  1. Composition of Functions
  2. Inverse Functions
  3. Transformations of Functions

Practice Questions:

  1. If f(x)=2x+1f(x) = 2x + 1f(x)=2x+1 and g(x)=x2g(x) = x^2g(x)=x2, find (f∘g)(x)(f \circ g)(x)(f∘g)(x).
  2. Find the inverse of f(x)=x−32f(x) = \frac{x – 3}{2}f(x)=2x−3​.
  3. Sketch the transformation of y=x2y = x^2y=x2 when it is shifted up by 3 units and reflected about the x-axis.

Module 11: Final Review and Advanced Mock Test

Topics Covered:

  1. Mixed Problems from All Topics
  2. Real-World Applications (Optimization, Economics, Physics, etc.)
  3. Mock Test

Mock Test Sample Questions:

  1. Solve: x3−3×2+4x−12=0x^3 – 3x^2 + 4x – 12 = 0x3−3×2+4x−12=0.
  2. Prove: (a+b)3=a3+b3+3ab(a+b)(a + b)^3 = a^3 + b^3 + 3ab(a + b)(a+b)3=a3+b3+3ab(a+b).
  3. Simplify: log⁡2(8x)−log⁡2(2x)\log_2 (8x) – \log_2 (2x)log2​(8x)−log2​(2x).
  4. Find the inverse of f(x)=3x+52x−1f(x) = \frac{3x + 5}{2x – 1}f(x)=2x−13x+5​.
  5. Determine the equation of the hyperbola with foci at (±5,0)(\pm 5, 0)(±5,0) and vertices at (±3,0)(\pm 3, 0)(±3,0).

Additional Materials

  • Challenge Worksheets for Advanced Problems
  • Graphing Calculator Tutorials
  • Real-Life Applications Projects
  • Quiz Bank for Competitive Exam Preparation

This syllabus provides a comprehensive exploration of advanced algebra, preparing learners for higher studies, competitive exams, or practical applications in science, engineering, and technology.

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