IM-Solving Literal Equations

Front

Solving for a variable means: Getting a variable ______________

Back

by itself

Front

Solve the formula for b. What is the 1st step? Options: Subtract h from each side., Add h to each side., Divide each side by h., Multiply each side by 2.

Back

Multiply each side by 2.

Front

Solve for w: A = LW

Back

w = ^A/_L

Front

Solve the formula for r. What is the 1st step? Options: Divide each side by t., Subtract t from each side., Add t to each side., Multiply each side by t.

Back

Divide each side by t.

Front

Solve: C = 2πr, for r

Back

C/(2π) = r

Front

What property means: "What you do on one side of the equation, you must do to the other"?

Back

Property of Equality

Front

y = mx + b , for b

Back

y - mx = b

Front

What is the first step (after setting up your workspace) in solving this equation:
5x + 7 = 12
Options: Divide by 5, Subtract 5, Multiply by 7, Subtract 7

Back

Subtract 7

Front

First step to solve: 10 - 3y = 4

Back

Subtract 10