Mathematics is the language of patterns and relationships, guiding us to understand the world's structure through numbers, shapes, and logic.

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA


SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY


COURSE CODE: MTH 101

COURSE TITLE: ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS I



COURSE GUIDE

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Base University, Abuja
and
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National Open University of Nigeria


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Department of Mathematics,
National Open University of Nigeria

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Olorunnisola Toyin
and
Ogundipe. Olalekan
Department of Mathematics,
National Open University of Nigeria

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, Course Guide
Course Code: MTH 101
Course Title: ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS I