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 solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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What is the first step to solve the equation A - B = C for A?

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A = C + B

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What is the first step to solve the equation rt = P for t?

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Divide each side by r.

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

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Subtract B from each side.

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

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

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How do you solve the equation P = rt for r?

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Divide each side by t.

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

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Subtract B from each side and then divide by A.

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What is the first step to solve the equation C = A - B for B?

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Rearrange to B = A - C.

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What is the first step to solve the equation y = mx + b for m?

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Subtract b from each side and then divide by x.

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What is the first step to solve the equation s = vt for v?

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Divide each side by t.