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Chapter 1 Introduction to Algebra: Integers Chapter 10 Real Numbers, Equations, and Inequalities
Chapter 2 Understanding Variables and Solving Equations Chapter 11 Exponents and Polynomials
Chapter 3 Solving Application Problems Chapter 12 Factoring
Chapter 4 Rational Numbers: Positive and Negative Fractions Chapter 13 Rational Expressions
Chapter 5 Positive and Negative Decimal Numbers Chapter 14 Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
Chapter 6 Ratio, Proportion, and Line/Angle/Triangle Relationships Chapter 15 Linear Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 7 Percent Chapter 16 Roots and Radicals
Chapter 8 Measurement Chapter 17 Quadratic Equations
Chapter 9 Graphs Chapter R Whole Numbers Review