Literal Equations Algebra 1 honors

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Solve for t: d = rt

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Solve for t: q = srt

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Solve for A: A - B = C

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Solve for x: ax + c = R

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Solve for y: 8x + 4y = 16

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Definition: Literal Equation

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An equation that involves two or more variables and is solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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Definition: Isolate a variable

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

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Example of isolating a variable: Solve for x in 3x + 5 = 20

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Definition: Coefficient

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A numerical or constant quantity placed before a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Example of a coefficient: In 4x, the coefficient is

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4.