Literal Equations

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that involves two or more variables and is 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 can use inverse operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to rearrange the equation.

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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To 'solve for a variable' means to express that variable in terms of other variables or constants in the equation.

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What is the importance of literal equations in real-world applications?

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Literal equations are important because they allow us to express relationships between variables, which can be applied in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.

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How can you check if your solution for a literal equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how steep the line is.

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What does the term 'cross-multiplication' refer to?

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Cross-multiplication refers to the process of multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other to eliminate fractions.