How do I remove a partition?

Hi
i have a imac 500mhz with tiger
i created a partition along time ago messing around with stuff...and now i want to remove it.
I know i probably have to erase my HD but thats fine..i just dont want to see the partition anymore
thanks!

1. Start up the Mac with the installer disk in the drive while holding down the "C" key.
2. Installer opens. Don't run it. Instead, select Disk Utility from the "Utilities" menu.
3. In D.U., select the drive & then the "Partition" tab.
4. Select the number of partitions you want from the popup list, 1 partition in your case.
5. Name the partition or go with the default "Macintosh HD" name.
6. Click the "Partition" button.
For more info, just browse Disk Utility's help. Try the topic, "Partitioning a disk into several volumes" or just start with "Learn about Disk Utility" & follow the links.

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