Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

Simplify algebraic expressions

Solve linear equations in one variable

Solve "word problems" that lead to a linear equation in one unknown

Solve problems involving a single percent change

Calculate returns from investments in terms of both dollars and percentages

Solve problems involving a series of compounding percent changes

Determine the overall effect of compounding a series of percent changes or rates of return on investment

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