Prentice Hall Algebra 1

1-4 Properties of Real Numbers

Objective

To identify and use properties of real numbers

A Solve It exercise demonstrates not equal to.
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The Solve It illustrates numerical relationships that are always true for real numbers.

Essential Understanding Relationships that are always true for real numbers are called properties, which are rules used to rewrite and compare expressions.

Two algebraic expressions are equivalent expressions if they have the same value for all values of the variable(s). The following properties show expressions that are equivalent for all real numbers.


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Table of Contents

Prentice Hall Algebra 1 Chapter 1 Foundations for Algebra Chapter 2 Solving Equations Chapter 3 Solving Inequalities Chapter 4 An Introduction to Functions Chapter 5 Linear Functions Chapter 6 Systems of Equations and Inequalities Chapter 7 Exponents and Exponential Functions Chapter 8 Polynomials and Factoring Chapter 9 Quadratic Functions and Equations Chapter 10 Radical Expressions and Equations Chapter 11 Rational Expressions and Functions Chapter 12 Data Analysis and Probability Skills Handbook Reference Visual Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments