Literal Equations

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that contains two or more variables. It is often solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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How do you isolate a variable in a literal equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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Solve for A: A - B = C

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A = C + B

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Solve for s: -2 = 4r + s

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s = -2 - 4r

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What is the first step to solve for t in the equation t = (s + f)/g?

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Multiply each side by g.

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What is the first step to solve for y in the equation Ax + B = y?

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Subtract B from each side.

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What is the first step to solve for r in the equation rt = s?

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Divide each side by t.

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If you have the equation x + 5 = 10, how do you solve for x?

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Subtract 5 from each side to get x = 5.

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What does it mean to rearrange an equation?

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Rearranging an equation means changing the equation's form to isolate a specific variable.

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Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 2

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x = 3.