Exploring Literal Equations

What is the first step to solve the equation 5 + y = 12 for y?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

In the equation w/8 = 9, what operation should be used to isolate w?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

How do you isolate x in the equation x + b = a?

• Divide both sides by b

• Add b to both sides

• Multiply both sides by b

• Subtract b from both sides

What is the final form of the equation cd = 10 when solving for d?

• d = 10c

• d = 10 - c

• d = 10/c

• d = c/10

In the equation 3 - k = 10, what is the first step to isolate k?

• Divide both sides by 3

• Add 3 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Subtract 3 from both sides

How do you isolate v in the equation v/b = j?

• Multiply both sides by b

• Subtract b from both sides

• Add b to both sides

• Divide both sides by b

What is the final form of the equation 2m = 11 + p when solving for m?

• m = (11 + p)/2

• m = 11 + p

• m = 2/(11 + p)

• m = 2(11 + p)

In the equation 12 = 3h/2, what is the first step to isolate h?

• Add 2 to both sides

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

What is the final form of the equation bh = 2a when solving for h?

• h = b - 2a

• h = 2a - b

• h = b/2a

• h = 2a/b

In the equation a + b = ml, what is the final form when solving for l?

• l = (a + b)/m

• l = a + b

• l = a - b

• l = m/(a + b)