Raider Time: Solving Literal Equations

Front

Solve the equation for x: 2x + 4y = 12

Back

x = -2y + 6

Front

Solve the equation for x: -4x - 12y = 28

Back

x = -3y - 7

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

What does it mean to solve for a variable?

Back

To solve for a variable means to isolate that variable on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x - 2y = -16 for y?

Back

Add 2y to both sides to isolate terms involving y.

Front

What is the formula for converting a linear equation into slope-intercept form?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Front

How do you isolate y in the equation 7x + 6y = -30?

Back

Subtract 7x from both sides and then divide by 6.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?

Back

The slope is 2.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation y = -4x + 5?

Back

The y-intercept is 5.