Unit 1B: Literal Equations Practice

Front

Solve for a: a = pw, a = p/w, a = w/p, a = w + p

Back

a = w/p

Front

Solve for y: 5x + y = 16

Back

y = -5x + 16

Front

Solve IR = V for R.

Back

R = V/I

Front

Solve: y = mx + b for b.

Back

b = y - mx

Front

Solve for x: x = yb - v, x = by - v, x = by + v, x = vy + b

Back

x = by + v

Front

Definition: Literal Equation

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

Front

Definition: Solve for a variable

Back

To isolate a variable on one side of the equation.

Front

Example: Solve for x in 2x + 3 = 7

Back

x = 2

Front

Definition: Coefficient

Back

A numerical or constant quantity placed before a variable.

Front

Example: Solve for y in 3y - 4 = 5

Back

y = 3