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 the equation A - B = C for A?

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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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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is the first step to solve the equation P = rt for P?

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Divide each side by r.

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How do you solve for a variable in a literal equation?

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You rearrange the equation using inverse operations to isolate the variable.

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

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Subtract Ax from each side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation t = f + s for t?

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Subtract f from each side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation r = Pt for r?

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Divide each side by t.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations applied to a variable, allowing you to isolate it.

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What is the first step to solve the equation C = A - B for A?

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A = C + B