Math Literal Equations

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Solve -2 = 4r + s for s.

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s = -2 - 4r

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Solve for x: y = bx + v.

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x = (y - v)/b

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Solve for m in the equation y = mx + b.

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m = (y - b)/x

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What is the formula for the surface area A of a sphere in terms of radius r?

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A = 4πr²

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Solve S = 3F - 24 for F.

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F = (S + 24)/3

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What is a literal equation?

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An equation that contains two or more variables.

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Solve for y in the equation 2y + 3 = 7.

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y = 2.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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Solve for a in the equation 3a - 9 = 0.

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a = 3.

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What is the first step in solving a literal equation?

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Identify the variable you want to isolate.