MATH.3: Literal Equations

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Solve for n: 2m - n = 8

Back

n = 2m - 8

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Solve for y: 5x - y = 16

Back

y = 5x - 16

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Solve for c in the equation: a = b + c

Back

c = a - b

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Solve for s in the equation: -2 = 4r + s

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s = -2 - 4r

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Solve for d in the equation: d / t = r

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d = rt

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Definition: Literal Equation

Back

An equation that contains two or more variables.

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Definition: Solving for a variable

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Finding the value of a variable in terms of other variables.

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Example of rearranging an equation: Solve for x in 3x + 5 = 20

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x = (20 - 5) / 3 = 5

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Definition: Isolate a variable

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To manipulate an equation so that one variable is on one side and all others are on the opposite side.

Front

Solve for x: 7 = 2x + 3

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x = (7 - 3) / 2 = 2