Solve Literal Equations

Front

Solve for y: 5x - y = 16

Back

y = 5x - 16

Front

A - B = C (solve for A)

Back

A = C + B

Front

W = A/L (solve for A)

Back

A = LW

Front

Solve the formula for x. What is the 1st step?

Back

Subtract b from each side.

Front

Solve the formula for r. What is the 1st step?

Back

Divide each side by t.

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

What does it mean to solve for a variable?

Back

To isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from each side.

Front

If 3y = 12, how do you solve for y?

Back

Divide each side by 3.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

A = length × width.