Literal Equations

Front

Solve the equation for w: x = w / a

Back

w = ax

Front

Solve for F: S = 3F - 24

Back

F = (S + 24)/3

Front

What is the inverse of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

Solve for x: ax + c = R

Back

x = (R - c) / a

Front

Solve for x: x = by + v

Back

x = by + v

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Rearrange the equation to get the variable on one side.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 7?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What does it mean to solve for a variable?

Back

To express the variable in terms of other variables or constants.

Front

If a = 2 and b = 3, what is the value of x in the equation x = ab?

Back

x = 6