Literal Equations

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Solve for b: y = mx + b

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b = y - mx

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-2 = 4r + s. Solve for s.

Back

s = -2 - 4r

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A - B = C. Solve for A.

Back

A = C + B

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What is the 1st step to solve for t?

Back

Multiply each side by t.

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What is the 1st step to solve for r?

Back

Divide each side by t.

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Define a literal equation.

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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To isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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What is the purpose of rearranging equations?

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To express one variable in terms of others.

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If y = mx + b, what does m represent?

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m represents the slope of the line.

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If A = C + B, how do you isolate C?

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C = A - B.