Literal Equations Practice

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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 a literal 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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Solve for c in the equation: a = b + c.

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c = a - b

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Solve for a in the equation: p = aw.

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a = p/w

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Solve for y in the equation: 2x + 3y = 4.

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y = (4 - 2x)/3

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Solve for y in the equation: 4x + 3y = 9.

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y = -4/3x + 3

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What is the first step in solving a literal equation?

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Identify the variable you want to isolate and determine the operations affecting it.

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If you have the equation A = 2h + 2w, how do you solve for h?

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h = (A - 2w)/2

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What does it mean to rearrange an equation?

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Rearranging an equation means changing the order of the terms or isolating a different variable.

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Solve for h in the equation: A = 2Ah.

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h = A/2A