Literal Equations Practice

Front

Which operation will we use to solve: C = 2πr, for r?

Back

Divide

Front

Given d=rt, solve for r.

Back

r=\frac{d}{t}

Front

Solve for A: \frac{a}{b}=h

Back

a=bh

Front

Solve for B: A = BC + BD

Back

B=\frac{A}{C+D}

Front

Given V=lwh, solve for l.

Back

l=\frac{V}{wh}

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Use inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side.

Front

What is the first step to solve for a variable in a literal equation?

Back

Identify the variable you want to isolate.

Front

What does it mean to rearrange an equation?

Back

To change the equation so that a different variable is isolated.

Front

If A = BC, how do you solve for C?

Back

C=\frac{A}{B}