Literal Equations

Front

Solve for b: y = mx + b

Back

b = y - mx

Front

What should we do first to solve for x in y = mx + b?

Back

Subtract b from both sides.

Front

Solve for y: 5x - y = 16

Back

y = 5x - 16

Front

Solve for y: 8x + 4y = 16

Back

y = -2x + 4

Front

Solve for s: -2 = 4r + s

Back

s = -2 - 4r

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Use inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side.

Front

What is the first step to solve for y in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

Identify the values of m and b.

Front

Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 20

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve for y: 2y - 3x = 6

Back

y = 3x + 3