Solve 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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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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Solve for I in the equation I = V/R.

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I = V/R

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Solve for s in the equation -2 = 4r + s.

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s = -2 - 4r

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Solve for x in the equation ax + c = R.

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x = (R - c) / a

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Solve for F in the equation S = 3F - 24.

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F = (S + 24) / 3

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Solve for r in the equation C = 2πr.

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r = C / (2π)