Manipulating Equations and Dimensional Analysis

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Solve for y: 3x + y = 12

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Convert: 345g ____________kg

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0.345 kg

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Definition: Dimensional Analysis

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A method used to convert one kind of unit to another and to check the consistency of equations.

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Key Principle: Isolating a Variable

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To solve for a variable, rearrange the equation to get the variable on one side and all other terms on the other.

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Example of Dimensional Analysis: Convert 60 minutes to hours.

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60 minutes = 1 hour.

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Definition: Coefficient in an equation

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

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