Practice: Solving Literal Equations

Front

Solve I = prt for r.

Back

r = I / (pt)

Front

Solve for x: y = bx + v.

Back

x = (y - v) / b

Front

Solve IR = V for R.

Back

R = V / I

Front

Solve: y = mx + b, for b.

Back

b = y - mx

Front

Solve for x: z = xy.

Back

x = z / y

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

What does it mean to solve for a variable?

Back

To isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving a literal equation?

Back

Identify the variable you want to isolate.

Front

If a = bc, how do you solve for b?

Back

b = a / c

Front

If x + 5 = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 10 - 5 = 5