Literal Equations Review Warm-Up

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Solve for w: lw = A

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Solve for x: z = xy

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Given d = rt, solve for r.

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Solve for b: y = mx + b

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b = y - mx

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Solve for t: x = r + t

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t = x - r

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Definition of a literal equation

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A literal equation is an equation that contains two or more variables.

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What is the first step in solving a literal equation?

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Isolate the variable you want to solve for.

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Example of rearranging a literal equation: Solve for y in y = mx + b

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y is already isolated; no rearrangement needed.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get it alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for a in the equation: A = l * w

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