Literal Equations Practice Flashcard

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What is a literal equation?

Back

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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What is the first step to solve for y in the equation y = Ax + B?

Back

Subtract B from each side to isolate the term containing y.

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How do you solve for r in the equation A = rt?

Back

Divide each side by t to isolate r.

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

Back

b = y - mx.

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What is the first step to solve for t in the equation A = t + f?

Back

Subtract f from each side to isolate t.

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How do you solve the equation A - B = C for A?

Back

A = C + B.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is the first step to solve for x in the equation 2x + 3 = 7?

Back

Subtract 3 from each side to isolate the term containing x.

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How do you solve for x in the equation 3x = 12?

Back

Divide each side by 3 to isolate x.

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What is the first step to solve for z in the equation z/4 = 5?

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Multiply each side by 4 to isolate z.