1.5 Rewriting Equations and Formulas

Front

Solve the equation for w: x = w / a

Back

w = ax

Front

Solve for y: y - x = 5

Back

y = 5 + x

Front

Solve the equation: 10x + 9 = 4x - 9

Back

x = -3

Front

Solve: 5y + 34 = -2(-7y + 1)

Back

y = 4

Front

Solve for y: x = 3y - 24

Back

y = (x + 24)/3

Front

What is the first step to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Identify the variable and move all other terms to the opposite side.

Front

What does it mean to rewrite an equation?

Back

To express the equation in a different form while maintaining equality.

Front

If x = 2y + 3, how do you solve for y?

Back

y = (x - 3)/2

Front

What is the purpose of rewriting formulas?

Back

To solve for a specific variable in terms of others.

Front

Solve for z: 3z - 6 = 12

Back

z = 6