Literal Equations

What should we do first to solve for x?
y=mx+b

• Add
• Subtract
• Multiply
• Divide

SOLVE Y=MX+B FOR X

Which operation will we use to solve: C = 2πr, for r?

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

Solve:
C = 2πr, for r

• C + 2π = r
• C - 2π = r
• 2πC = r

Which operation will you use to solve a = b + c   , for  c

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

Solve a = b + c   , for  c

• c = a - b
• c = a + b
• c = ab
• c = a / b

Which operation will you use to solve for r in d=rt?

• Add 

• Subtract 

• Multiply 

• Divide

 $g\ =\ 6x\ \ \ solve\ for\ x$  

•  $x\ =\ \frac{g}{6\ }$  

•  $x\ =\ \frac{6}{g}$  

•  $x\ =\ g+6$  

•  $x\ =\ g-6$