Literal Equations

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that contains two or more variables and is solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x + y = 16 for y?

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Subtract 5x from both sides to isolate y: y = 16 - 5x.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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How can you rearrange the equation a = b + c to solve for c?

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To solve for c, subtract b from both sides: c = a - b.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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Solving for a variable means to express that variable in terms of other variables or constants in the equation.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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What is the formula for simple interest?

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The formula for simple interest is I = prt, where I is the interest, p is the principal amount, r is the rate, and t is the time.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you solve the equation I = prt for r?

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To solve for r, divide both sides by pt: r = I / (pt).

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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What is the process to solve the equation m - n = 5 for m?

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Add n to both sides of the equation: m = n + 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you rearrange the equation -2 = 4r + s to solve for s?

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Subtract 4r from both sides: s = -4r - 2.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

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What is the importance of rearranging equations in algebra?

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Rearranging equations is important for solving for specific variables and understanding relationships between variables.

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