Solving Literal Equations

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What is a literal equation?

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

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How do you isolate a variable in a literal equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation A - B = C for A?

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Add B to both sides to get A = C + B.

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What is the first step to solve the equation rt = P for P?

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Multiply both sides by rt to isolate P.

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What is the first step to solve the equation c + a = d + r for a?

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Subtract c from both sides to get a = d + r - c.

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What is the first step to solve the equation Ax + B = y for y?

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Subtract B from both sides to get y = Ax + B.

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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To solve for a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side 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 values.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.