Day 2 Literal Equations Review

Front

Solve for x: z = xy

Back

x = z/y

Front

Solve IR = V for R.

Back

R = V/I

Front

Solve for a: a = pw

Back

a = p/w

Front

Solve for c: a = b + c

Back

c = a - b

Front

Solve -2 = 4r + s for s.

Back

s = -4r - 2

Front

Definition: Literal Equation

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

Definition: Solving for a variable

Back

Rearranging an equation to isolate a specific variable.

Front

Example: Solve for y in 3x + 2y = 6

Back

y = (6 - 3x)/2

Front

Definition: Isolate a variable

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other.

Front

Example: Solve for x in 5x - 3 = 12

Back

x = 3.