Literal Equations & Solving for Y Review #1

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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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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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How do you isolate a variable in a literal equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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What does it mean to solve for y in an equation?

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Solving for y means rearranging the equation so that y is expressed in terms of the other variables.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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Given the equation x + 2y = 10, solve for y.

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y = -1/2x + 5

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is the formula for solving a literal equation for a variable?

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The formula involves rearranging the equation using algebraic operations to isolate the desired variable.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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In the equation 5x + y = -10, how do you solve for y?

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y = -5x - 10

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is the solution for a in the equation p = aw?

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a = p/w

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

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How do you solve the equation -2 = 4r + s for s?

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s = -2 - 4r

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2A = h?

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Divide both sides by h to isolate A.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What does the term 'inverse operations' refer to?

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Inverse operations are operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1