Literal Equations Practice

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Solve for s: -2 = 4r + s

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s = -2 - 4r

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Solve for a: a - b - c = 9

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a = b + c + 9

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Solve for m: m - n = 5

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m = 5 + n

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Solve for r²: A = πr²

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A/π = r²

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Solve for R: pV = nRT

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R = pV/nT

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Definition of a literal equation

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An equation that contains two or more variables and can be solved for one variable in terms of the others.

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What is the first step in solving a literal equation?

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Isolate the variable you want to solve for on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To rearrange the equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

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Example of isolating a variable: Solve for x in 3x + 5 = 20

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x = (20 - 5)/3 = 5.

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What is the purpose of solving literal equations?

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To express one variable in terms of others, which is useful in various applications.