Literal Equations Practice!

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is given by the formula y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you convert a linear equation to slope-intercept form?

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To convert a linear equation to slope-intercept form, solve for y in terms of x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the variable 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form?

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In the slope-intercept form y = mx + b, 'm' represents the slope of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the variable 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form?

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In the slope-intercept form y = mx + b, 'b' represents the y-intercept of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you solve for a variable in a literal equation?

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To solve for a variable in a literal equation, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using algebraic operations.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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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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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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How do you solve the equation A = (1/2)bh for b?

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To solve A = (1/2)bh for b, multiply both sides by 2 and then divide by h, resulting in b = (2A)/h.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

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The formula for the perimeter of a triangle is P = s1 + s2 + s3, where s1, s2, and s3 are the lengths of the sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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How do you solve for s3 in the perimeter equation P = s1 + s2 + s3?

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To solve for s3, rearrange the equation to s3 = P - s1 - s2.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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What is the first step in solving the equation 10x - 7y = -8 for y?

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The first step is to isolate the term with y by adding 7y to both sides and then rearranging the equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3