Test: Literal Equations

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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 used to express one variable in terms of others.

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What does 'solving for a variable' mean?

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Solving for a variable means isolating that variable on one side of the equation to find its value in terms of other variables.

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What is the formula for final velocity in terms of acceleration, time, and initial velocity?

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v = at + u

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If x = by ± v, what does this equation represent?

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This equation represents a relationship where x is expressed in terms of b, y, and v, indicating a linear relationship.

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How do you solve the equation 12x - 4y = 20 for y?

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y = 3x - 5

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What is the process to isolate x in the equation dx + e = f?

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To isolate x, rearrange the equation to x = (f - e)/d.

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What is the first step in solving the equation ax + c = R for x?

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The first step is to subtract c from both sides to get ax = R - c.

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What does the term 'isolate' mean in algebra?

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

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What is the significance of rearranging equations?

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Rearranging equations allows us to express one variable in terms of others, making it easier to solve for specific values.

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What is the solution for x in the equation ax + c = R?

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x = (R - c) / a