Literal Equations (Level 1)

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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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If a = b - c, how do you solve for c?

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c = b - a.

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If n = mp, how do you solve for m?

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m = n/p.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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Solving for a variable means to manipulate the equation to express that variable in terms of the other variables.

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If -2 = r + s, how do you solve for s?

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s = -2 - r.

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What is the first step in solving the equation a - b + c = 9 for a?

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Add b and subtract c from both sides: a = b - c + 9.

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If a = pw, how do you solve for w?

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w = a/p.

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What is the purpose of rearranging equations?

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Rearranging equations helps to express one variable in terms of others, making it easier to solve for that variable.

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If m = np, how do you solve for n?

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n = m/p.