Algebra - Solving Literal Equations

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that contains two or more variables. It is often solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation P = 2L + 2W for W?

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Subtract 2L from both sides to isolate the term with W.

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What is the formula for perimeter (P) of a rectangle in terms of length (L) and width (W)?

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The formula is P = 2L + 2W.

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If P = 2L + 2W, how do you solve for W?

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Rearrange the equation to W = (P - 2L) / 2.

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What does it mean to solve for x in the equation y = mx + b?

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It means to express x in terms of y, m, and b.

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What is the first operation to perform when solving y = mx + b for x?

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Subtract b from both sides.

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Given the equation 15x + 1 = y, how do you solve for x?

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Subtract 1 from both sides and then divide by 15: x = (y - 1) / 15.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.