Introductory Algebra
Chapter 2: Solving Equations and Inequalities

Solving equations and inequalities is our focus in Chapter 2.

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The downloadable and on-line exercises and review material found on this web site support your practice of using your skills from Chapter 1 to solve equations and inequalities.

Extra Practice exercises are downloadable worksheets of additional practice exercises. Print out these worksheets, work through the exercises, then check your work against the answer page.


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InterAct Math tutorials provide you with online practice problems and guided solutions.

Once you've practiced and mastered the basics of equation solving and inequalities, consider the everyday uses of real-numbers. Refer back to page 111, the first page of Chapter 2, in your Introductory Algebra textbook and review the basketball court dimension application.

Here's your chance to explore the World Wide Web and practice your new skills at the same time. Explore the official Web sites of the WNBA and the NBA to find and compare the official rules, including court dimensions, of these professional basketball associations.

After you've practiced and after you've explored, don't forget about your upcoming Chapter Test. Prepare for your exam by working through our Chapter 2 Review, and then check your answers. These free downloadable files are accessible by selecting the Chapter Review button at the top of this page.

Good luck!



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Chapter Table of Contents

Section 2.1 Solving Equations: The Addition Principle
Section 2.2 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle
Section 2.3 Using the Principles Together
Section 2.4 Applications and Problem Solving
Section 2.5 Applications with Percents
Section 2.6 Formulas
Section 2.7 Solving Inequalities
Section 2.8 Applications and Problem Solving with Inequalities