literal equations #2

Front

Solve -2 = 4r + s for s.

Back

s = -4r - 2

Front

Given d=rt, solve for r.

Back

r = \frac{d}{t}

Front

Solve for w in the equation lw = A.

Back

w = \frac{A}{l}

Front

Solve the equation 6x + 4y = 20 for y.

Back

y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 5

Front

Solve for b in the equation y = mx + b.

Back

b = y - mx

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

A literal equation is an equation that involves two or more variables.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving for a variable?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to rearrange an equation?

Back

Rearranging an equation means changing its form to solve for a specific variable.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

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