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CLEP College Algebra Prep

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$97

Exam Cost

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150 min

Time

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3-6

Credits

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~50/80

Passing

Who this is good for

Students who have seen at least some CLEP College Algebra material before, need a focused refresh, and want to know what to study next before paying for the CLEP exam.

Who should slow down

If this subject is completely new, do not treat "7 days" as a promise. Start with the free resources and wait to schedule until realistic practice is around 70-80%.

Common traps

Memorizing definitions without practicing application questions, skipping weak units because they feel uncomfortable, and booking before you have taken a timed readiness check.

Before you schedule

Confirm your college accepts this CLEP, check the required score, practice the weakest units, then use a mock or diagnostic as your final go/no-go signal.

Official College Board CLEP page· On-screen graphing calculator allowed on this exam

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What You'll Study

Unit 1: Algebraic Foundations

real numbersorder of operationsabsolute valueexponent rulesradicalsfactoringcomplex numbersimaginary unitoperations with complex numbersfactorialsbinomial theorem

🎓 Khan Academy — specific sub-units

→ Polynomial arithmetic · Expanding, multiplying, polynomial operations→ Polynomial factorization · Crucial for the entire exam→ Rational exponents & radicals · Exponent rules + simplifying radicals→ Complex numbers · Know i² = -1 cold→ Series & induction (Binomial theorem, factorials) · Number Systems area sub-skill

📺 Student-recommended video creators (free)

→ Professor Leonard — Full College Algebra playlist · Comprehensive walk-through of every CLEP Algebra topic — student-recommended 2026-05-23

Unit 2: Equations and Inequalities

linear equationsquadratic equationssystems of equationscompound inequalitiesabsolute value equations

🎓 Khan Academy — specific sub-units

→ Linear equations & inequalities · Algebra 1 — foundations→ Systems of equations · Algebra 1 — substitution + elimination→ Quadratic equations · Algebra 2 — full quadratics→ Absolute-value equations & inequalities · Algebra 2 — abs val branch→ Exponential & logarithmic equations · Algebra 2 — bridge to 30% Functions section

Unit 3: Functions and Their Graphs

domain and rangefunction notationtransformationsinverse functionsgraphingpiecewise functionsscenario-to-graph reasoning (real-world piecewise modeling)graph interpretation from verbal descriptionstep functionsevaluating piecewise functions

🎓 Khan Academy — specific sub-units

→ Functions (Definition, evaluation, domain, range) · Khan College Algebra — core unit→ Algebra of functions · Compose f(g(x)), add/subtract/multiply functions→ Transformations of functions · Shift / stretch / reflect graphs→ Inverse functions · Finding f⁻¹(x)→ Piecewise functions · Algebra 2 — for the scenario-to-graph items

Unit 4: Polynomial and Rational Functions

polynomial divisionrational roots theoremasymptotesholesend behaviorpartial fractions

🎓 Khan Academy — specific sub-units

→ Polynomial graphs (degree, end behavior) · Algebra 2→ Polynomial division & remainder theorem · Algebra 2→ Rational functions (asymptotes, holes) · Algebra 2 — Rational Functions

Unit 5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

exponential growth and decaylogarithm propertieschange of basenatural logsolving exponential equations

🎓 Khan Academy — specific sub-units

→ Exponents & exponential functions · Algebra 2 — start here→ Logarithms (properties, change of base) · Focus on Properties of Logarithms→ Exponential & logarithmic equations · Solving log/exponential equations

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Study Guide

Topics, formulas, and key concepts

Cheat Sheet

High-yield formulas and graph rules

Flashcards

Spaced-repetition deck

Practice Test

Full-length timed exam

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Free Resources We Recommend

The best free materials for CLEP Algebra. No affiliation, no kickback — just what actually works.

Modern States: College Algebra

Modern States (College Board partner)

Free full video course. Earn the free CLEP voucher after 70% completion.

OpenStax: College Algebra 2e

OpenStax (free, peer-reviewed)

Matches the CLEP exam's algebra, functions, and equations units.

Khan Academy: Algebra 1 & 2

Khan Academy

Functions, equations, and graphs — covers most CLEP topics.

YouTube: Professor Leonard / Khan

YouTube

Topic-by-topic walkthroughs aligned with CLEP units.

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Course Notes

- Modern States (FREE, CB-recommended): https://modernstates.org - OpenStax College Algebra 2e (openstax.org/books/college-algebra-2e): Free, CC-licensed textbook — matches CLEP content exactly - Khan Academy Algebra 1 & 2 (khanacademy.org/math/algebra): Free video lessons for every topic - Paul's Online Math Notes (tutorial.math.lamar.edu): Reference for functions, polynomials, logs

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