Literal Equations/Transforming Formulas

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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 both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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Solve for x: x + 2w = m

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x = m - 2w

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Solve for T in the equation PV = KT.

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T = PV/K

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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 b in the equation y = mx + b.

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b = y - mx

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Solve for b in the equation x = vy + b.

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b = x - vy

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What is the first step in solving a literal equation?

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The first step is to identify which variable you need to isolate and then determine the operations needed to isolate it.

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What does it mean to transform a formula?

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Transforming a formula means rearranging it to solve for a different variable.

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Solve for v in the equation b = rac{x - v}{y}.

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v = x - by