Literal Equations Exit Ticket

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Solve: 8x + 4y = 16 for y

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y = -2x + 4

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Solve: 5x - y = 16 for y

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y = 5x - 16

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Solve: -2 = 4r + s for s

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s = -2 - 4r

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Solve: 12x - 4y = 20 for y

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y = 3x - 5

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Solve: pV = nRT for R

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R = pV/nT

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Definition: Literal Equation

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An equation that contains two or more variables, where the goal is to solve for one variable in terms of the others.

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Key Concept: Isolating a Variable

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The process of rearranging an equation to get a specific variable by itself on one side.

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Example: Isolate y in the equation 3y + 6 = 12

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y = (12 - 6)/3 = 2

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Definition: Coefficient

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A numerical or constant quantity placed before a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Example: Identify the coefficient in 5x + 3

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The coefficient is 5.