1C Literal Equations 4

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that contains two or more variables. It is often solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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How do you isolate a variable in a literal equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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Solve for s in the equation: r = ms - t.

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s = \frac{r + t}{m}

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What is the formula for resistance in terms of voltage and current?

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R = \frac{V}{I}

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Solve for r in the equation: d = rt.

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r = \frac{d}{t}

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How do you solve for t in the equation: D = rt?

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t = \frac{D}{r}

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What does the ideal gas law equation pV = nRT represent?

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The ideal gas law relates the pressure (p), volume (V), number of moles (n), gas constant (R), and temperature (T) of an ideal gas.

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Solve for R in the equation: pV = nRT.

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R = \frac{pV}{nT}

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What is the first step in solving a literal equation?

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Identify the variable you want to isolate and determine which operations are applied to it.

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What is the importance of rearranging equations in algebra?

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Rearranging equations allows you to express one variable in terms of others, which is essential for solving problems.