Literal Equations

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Solve for y: 5x - y = 16

Back

y = 5x - 16

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Solve for n: 2m - n = 8

Back

n = 2m - 8

Front

What is the inverse of division?

Back

multiplication

Front

Solve for r: C = 2πr

Back

r = C/(2π)

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Solve for n in the equation pV = nRT

Back

n = pV/RT

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

Rearrange the equation to get the variable on one side.

Front

What is the first step in solving for a variable?

Back

Identify the variable you want to isolate.

Front

Solve for x: 3x + 4 = 10

Back

x = 2

Front

Solve for a: 4a - 12 = 0

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a = 3