Literal Equations Exit Ticket

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W = A/L (solve for A)

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A = WL

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2h = w - 3p (solve for p)

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p = -(2h - w) / 3

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A - B = C (solve for A)

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A = C + B

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IR = V (solve for R)

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R = V/I

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ax + c = R (solve for x)

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x = (R - c) / a

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Definition of a Literal Equation

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An equation that contains two or more variables.

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How to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Use inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side.

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What is the first step in solving for a variable?

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Identify the variable you want to isolate.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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To express x in terms of other variables or constants.

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Example of isolating a variable: 3x + 5 = 20 (solve for x)

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x = (20 - 5) / 3 = 5.