Solving Literal Equations

Solving Literal Equations

by Jamie Larson

Multiple Choice

5 = a-3 Solve for a

• 8 = a

• 2 = a

• 3 = a - 5

• 5 - a = -3

Multiple Choice

6 = -2x  Solve for x

• x = 4

• x = 8

• x = 3

• x = -3

Multiple Choice

IR = V (solve for R) 

• R = IV

• R = I/V

• R = V/I

• R = V - I

Multiple Choice

ax + c = R (solve for x) 

• ax = R + c

• ax = R - c

• x = a(R-c)

• x = (R-c) / a 

Multiple Choice

13 = 15 – 4x  Solve for x

• x = -1/2

• x = 1/2

• x = 7

• x = -7

Multiple Choice

Solve the literal equation for the given variable.

• 2A/h

• 2/(h)

• 2Ah

• Ah/2

Multiple Choice

• (2.5+h)f

• g=1

• f(5+h)/2

• (5f+h) / 2

Multiple Choice

• 4w-10

• -2w+10

• 2w-10

• -4w + 10

Multiple Choice

Solve for B.

A = BC + BD

• B = (ACD)

• B = (A - CD)

• B=A/(C+D)

• B=A/(CD)

Poll

How do you feel about solving equations?

• I got this, it is easy.

• I will feel better after I practice by finishing my homework.

• I understand the basics

• I need to ask you for more help