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A-REI.1 (Mathematics)


Standard Identifier: A-REI.1
Content Area: Mathematics
Grade Range: 7–12
Domain: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
Discipline: Algebra I
Conceptual Category: Algebra

Cluster:
Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning. [Master linear; learn as general principle.]

Standard:
Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step, starting from the assumption that the original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution method.

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