Literal Equations

Front

Solve the equation for y: 2x + 3y = 4

Back

y = (4 - 2x) / 3

Front

Solve the equation for w: x = w / a

Back

w = ax

Front

Solve for n in the equation pV = nRT

Back

n = pV / RT

Front

What is the inverse of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

Solve for y: 12x - 4y = 20

Back

y = 3x - 5

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Rearrange the equation to get the variable on one side and constants on the other.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5y + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with y.

Front

Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 2

Back

x = 3

Front

What does it mean to solve for a variable?

Back

To express that variable in terms of other variables or constants.