Section 1.1 Linear Equations in One Variable

Before Starting this Section, Review

  1. 1 Algebraic expressions (Section P.1 , page 14)

  2. 2 Like terms (Section P.3 , page 31)

  3. 3 Arithmetic of fractions, least common denominator (Section P.5 , page 54)

Objectives

  1. 1 Learn the vocabulary and concepts used in studying equations.

  2. 2 Solve linear equations in one variable.

  3. 3 Solve formulas for a specific variable.

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