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

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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Solve for y: 5x - y = 16

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y = 5x - 16

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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Solve for h: V = πr²h

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h = V/(πr²)

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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Solve for a: a = pw

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a = pw

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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Solve for y: 2x + 3y = 4

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y = (4 - 2x)/3

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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Solve for A: A = 2hw

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A = 2hw

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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 rearrange the equation accordingly.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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Solve for x: 3x + 4 = 10

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x = 2

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Solve for b: A = 1/2bh

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b = 2A/h

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