Free Printable Literal Equations

1.

An equation that has two or more variables is called a(n)

__________________________

a)

literal equation

b)

linear equation

c)

quadratic equation

d)

exponential equation

2.

A(n) ____________________ shows how one variable is related to one or more variables.

a)

formula

b)

indication

c)

inclusion

d)

indecision

3.

Your company owns a rectangular lot that is 500 feet long. The area of the lot is 350,000 square feet. Using A = LW, what is the width of the lot?

a)

500

b)

600

c)

700

d)

800

4.

$S\ =\ \pi r^2\ +\ \pi rL$

The surface area of a cone is shown above. Solve for L

a)

cannot be solved

b)

$L\ =\ S\ +\ \pi r^2$

c)

$L\ =\ \frac{S\ -\pi r^2}{\pi r}$

d)

$L\ =\ S\ -\ \pi r^3$

5.

$3\ +\ 5x\ -\ kx\ =\ y\$

In the given equation, solve for x

a)

$x\ =\ \frac{y\ -\ 3}{5\ -\ k\ }$

b)

$x\ =\ \frac{y\ -\ 3}{k\ +\ 5\ }$

c)

$x\ =\ 3\ +\ 5kyx$

d)

$x\ =\ y\ -\ 3\ +\ 5kx^{2\ }$

6.

Are 9 and 4x like terms ?

a)

No, like terms contain the same variable(s) raised to the same exponent(s)

b)

Yes, when combined they equal 13x

c)

Yes, when combined they equal 5x

7.

$F\ =\ \left(\frac{9}{5}\right)C\ +\ 32\$

Use the formula given. A fever is considered to be a body temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. Your friend has a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. Does your friend have a fever?

a)

No, his temperature is 98.6 F

b)

No, his temperature is 99.6 F

c)

Yes, his temperature is 100.6 F

d)

Yes, his temperature is 101.6 F

8.

Using I = PRT

How much money must you deposit to earn $500 in interest in 5 years at a rate of 4%

a)

2,500

b)

2,000

c)

1,500

d)

1,000

9.

d = 4n - 2

Solve for n

a)

$n\ =\ \frac{d\ +\ 2}{4}$

b)

$n\ =\ d\ +\ 6$

c)

$n\ =\ 2d\ +\ 4$

d)

$n\ =\ 2d$

10.

$S\ =\ L\ -\ rL$

A clothing store is having a sale! The formula above shows the sale price S, being derived from L, the list price, subtracted by rL, which is the discount rate times the list price. What is the discount rate as a percent if the sale price is $18.00 and the list price is $30.00?

a)

cannot be determined

b)

40%

c)

30%

d)

20%

Literal Equations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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