Prentice Hall Algebra 1

2-1 Solving One-Step Equations

Objective

To solve one-step equations in one variable

A Solve It exercise.
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In the Solve It, you may have used reasoning to find the amount of money in the chest. In this lesson, you will learn to solve problems like the one above by using equations.

Essential Understanding Equivalent equations are equations that have the same solution(s). You can find the solution of a one-step equation using the properties of equality and inverse operations to write a simpler equivalent equation.


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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