Literal Equations

Literal Equations

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Give your own example of a literal equation.

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The formula K = C + 273 is used to convert temperatures from degrees Celsius to Kelvin.

Solve this formula for C.

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 $x=5y\ \ \ \ Solve\ for\ y.$  

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 $Solvefor\ the\ indicated\ variable.\ \ \ \ 3m-7n=p\ \ for\ m.$  

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 $\frac{v}{w}=9\ \ \ \ \ \ Solve\ for\ w.$  

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 $\frac{a+3}{b}=c\ \ \ \ \ Solve\ for\ a.$  

• The formula d = rt relates the distance an

  object travels d, to its average rate of speed r,

  and amount of time t that it travels.

• a. Solve the formula d = rt for t.

• b. How many hours would it take for a car

  to travel 150 miles at an average rate of

  50 miles per hour?