Practice Solving Literal Equations

Front

Solve for a: a - b - c = 9

Back

a = b + c + 9

Front

What is the first step to solve for r in the equation r = (A/t)?

Back

Divide each side by t.

Front

Solve for w in the equation A = LW.

Back

w = A / L

Front

Solve for x in the equation x = by - v.

Back

x = by + v

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7.

Front

Define a literal equation.

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other.

Front

What is the purpose of solving literal equations?

Back

To express one variable in terms of others.

Front

If you have the equation 3x + 4 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

Solve for y in the equation 2y + 3 = 11.

Back

y = 4.