Literal Equations

Front

Solve for t: d = rt

Back

t = d/r

Front

Solve for s: s - n = 8

Back

s = 8 + n

Front

Solve for x: y = mx + b

Back

x = (y - b)/m

Front

Solve for l: V = lwh

Back

l = V/(wh)

Front

Solve for h: A = bh

Back

h = A/b

Front

Definition: Literal Equation

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

Definition: Solve for a variable

Back

To isolate a variable on one side of the equation.

Front

Example: Solve for x in 2x + 3 = 7

Back

x = 2.

Front

Definition: Isolate a variable

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

Front

Example: Solve for y in 3y - 6 = 0

Back

y = 2.