Literal Equations

Front

Solve the equation for w: x = w / a

Back

w = ax

Front

Solve for x: ax - b = c + d

Back

x = (c + b + d) / a

Front

What should we do first to solve for x in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

Subtract b from both sides.

Front

Solve for R in the equation pV = nRT

Back

R = pV / nT

Front

Solve for F in the equation S = 3F - 24

Back

F = (S + 24) / 3

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

Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

If a = 2 and b = 3, what is the value of x in the equation ax + b = 10?

Back

x = (10 - b) / a = (10 - 3) / 2 = 3.5

Front

What does it mean to rearrange an equation?

Back

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