Practice Solving Literal Equations

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Solve m - n = 5 for m.

Back

m = 5 + n

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Solve for w: A = LW

Back

w = A/L

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Solve for x: x = by - v

Back

x = by + v

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Solve: d = rt for t

Back

t = d/r

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Solve for a: a = pw

Back

a = w/p

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What is a literal equation?

Back

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

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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

If A = LW, how do you find L?

Back

L = A/w

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What is the first step in solving m - n = 5 for m?

Back

Add n to both sides of the equation.

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In the equation d = rt, what does r represent?

Back

r represents the rate.