VN: 1.3 Literal Equations

What is a literal equation?

• An equation involving two or more variables

• An equation with no variables

• An equation with only one variable

• An equation that cannot be solved

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 5 = 13?

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Add 5 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

In the equation A = L * W, how do you solve for W?

• Subtract L from both sides

• Add L to both sides

• Divide both sides by L

• Multiply both sides by L

What is a common mistake when solving literal equations?

• Forgetting to add numbers

• Multiplying instead of adding

• Using the wrong variable

• Not dividing or isolating the correct variable

What should you do if you want to isolate a variable in an equation?

• Add all numbers together

• Multiply all variables

• Use inverse operations

• Ignore the coefficients