Solving Literal Equations

Front

Solve for s: 2s = 6t + 8w

Back

s = 3t + 4w

Front

Solve for x: x + 2w = m

Back

x = m - 2w

Front

What is the first step to solve for r in the equation r = 2t + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from each side.

Front

Solve for F: S = 3F - 24

Back

F = (S + 24)/3

Front

Solve for y: 8x + 4y = 16

Back

y = -2x + 4

Front

What does it mean to solve a literal equation?

Back

To isolate a variable in terms of other variables.

Front

If a = b + c, how do you solve for b?

Back

b = a - c

Front

What is the first step to solve for x in the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from each side.

Front

Solve for z: 4z - 8 = 0

Back

z = 2

Front

If p = 3q + 6, how do you solve for q?

Back

q = (p - 6)/3