Exploring Literal Equations

The video tutorial covers the concept of literal equations, starting with an introduction and moving through basic examples that review inverse operations. It progresses to solving equations with variables, including advanced examples that require multiple steps. The tutorial concludes with practice problems to reinforce the concepts learned.

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)