Literal Equations

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that contains two or more variables. It is often solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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Solve for a: F = ma

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a = F/m

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Solve for x: y = mx + b

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x = (y - b)/m

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Solve for s: s - n = 8

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s = 8 + n

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Solve for h: A = bh

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h = A/b

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Solve for t: d = rt

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t = d/r

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What is the first step in solving a literal equation?

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Isolate the variable you want to solve for by performing inverse operations.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is the purpose of rearranging equations?

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Rearranging equations allows us to express one variable in terms of others, making it easier to solve for specific variables.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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A = lw, where A is the area, l is the length, and w is the width.