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Calculus or College Algebra?

So, here's my dilemma. I'm a soon to be graduating senior and I'm going into a major at my university (communications) that doesn't require me to take any advanced math classes, just a basic math (like every college in America). Of course, the route would be to take the simple college algebra right? Here's the deal- I'm taking AP Calculus AB at my high school. I'm decent at Calculus; I've maintained a B through the year and I understand the material fairly well. I don't plan on taking the test though- On the 2 practice tests I've taken I got a 2, when I already need a 4 to get out of math at my university. I've thought about taking Calculus 1 in college since I already know all of the material and since I haven't taken an algebra class since I was a sophomore. What should I do- relearn a simple math, or take a harder math I already kinda know how to do?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    If you have the choice after your math placement test, take the calculus. You could end up changing your major to something that requires the higher math.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Seeing that you hate math so much and plan on instructing art, i might look on the measure specifications and choose the bottom measure school math class they are going to accept. The institution you attend will as a rule even have tutors gratis. I'm not specific which is simpler, however I suggestion training algebra obtained here earlier than calculas. That you can additionally desire to examine that out additionally.

  • 8 years ago

    doesn't your college require a math placement test? if so then its all about what you get.

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