Solving Literal Equations

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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 an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation P = a + (n - 1)b for b?

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Subtract a from both sides to get P - a = (n - 1)b.

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What is the formula for solving b in the equation P = a + (n - 1)b?

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How do you solve the equation T = p + prt for r?

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What is the formula for r in the equation T = p + prt?

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How do you solve for x in the equation y = mx + b?

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What is the solution for b in the equation y = mx + b?

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What is the first step to solve the equation B = T - Lc for T?

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Add Lc to both sides to isolate T: T = B + Lc.

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What is the formula for T in the equation B = T - Lc?

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