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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What is the first step to solve for r in the equation A = rt?

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Divide each side by t.

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What is the first step to solve for t in the equation A = rt?

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Multiply each side by t.

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What is the first step to solve for y in the equation y = Ax + B?

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Subtract Ax from each side.

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How do you isolate b in the equation y = mx + b?

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b = y - mx.

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How do you solve for A in the equation A - B = C?

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A = C + B.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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What is the purpose of rearranging equations?

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Rearranging equations allows us to solve for a specific variable, making it easier to understand relationships between variables.

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What is the first step to solve for x in the equation 2x + 3 = 7?

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Subtract 3 from each side.

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What is the first step to solve for y in the equation 3y - 4 = 5?

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Add 4 to each side.