• 1 Foundations for Algebra
    • Get Ready! 1
    • My Math Video 3
    • 1-1 Variables and Expressions 4
    • 1-2 Order of Operations and Evaluating Expressions 10
    • 1-3 Real Numbers and the Number Line 16
    • 1-4 Properties of Real Numbers 23
    • Mid-Chapter Quiz 29
    • 1-5 Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers 30
      • Concept Byte: Always, Sometimes, or Never 37
    • 1-6 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers 38
      • Concept Byte: Closure 45
    • 1-7 The Distributive Property 46
    • 1-8 An Introduction to Equations 53
      • Concept Byte: Using Tables to Solve Equations 59
      • Review: Graphing in the Coordinate Plane 60
    • 1-9 Patterns, Equations, and Graphs 61
    • Assessment and Test Prep
    • Pull It All Together 67
    • Chapter Review 68
    • Chapter Test 73
    • Cumulative Test Prep 74


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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