Literal Equations

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What is a literal equation?

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

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How do you isolate a variable in a literal equation?

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To isolate a variable, you can use inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation ax + c = R for x?

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Subtract c from both sides of the equation to get ax = R - c.

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After isolating ax in the equation ax + c = R, what is the next step to solve for x?

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Divide both sides by a to get x = (R - c) / a.

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How do you solve for c in the equation a = b + c?

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Rearrange the equation to c = a - b.

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What is the formula to solve for d in the equation d / t = r?

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Multiply both sides by t to get d = rt.

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In the ideal gas law pV = nRT, how do you solve for n?

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Rearrange the equation to n = pV / RT.

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How do you solve for y in the equation 5x - y = 16?

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Rearrange the equation to y = 5x - 16.

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What is the purpose of solving literal equations?

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Solving literal equations allows you to express one variable in terms of others, which is useful in various applications.

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What is an inverse operation?

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An inverse operation is an operation that reverses the effect of another operation, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.