Literal Equations

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Solve for x: 2x - 8 = 4y

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x = 2y + 4

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Solve for s: -2 = 4r + s

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s = -2 - 4r

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Solve the literal equation for the given variable: A = 2h

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h = 2A

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Solve for x: 5y = x / 8w

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x = 40yw

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Solve for n: 2m - n = 8

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n = 2m - 8

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Definition: Literal Equation

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

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Definition: Solving for a variable

Back

Rearranging an equation to isolate a specific variable.

Front

Example of a literal equation: A = lw

Back

Solve for l: l = A/w

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Example of a literal equation: C = 2πr

Back

Solve for r: r = C/(2π)

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Definition: Isolate a variable

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other.