Solving Literal Equations Simplified

What is the first step in solving the equation 8 = 12x?

• Divide both sides by 12

• Add 12 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 12

• Subtract 12 from both sides

In the equation 8 = 4x, what operation is needed to isolate x?

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Divide both sides by 4

• Add 4 to both sides

• Subtract 4 from both sides

When solving for B in the equation a = 12BH, what should you divide both sides by?

• B

• a

• 12

• H

What is the result of dividing a by H in the equation a = 12BH?

• a/H = H

• a/H = B

• a/H = 12

• a/H = 12B

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1

• 2

How do you eliminate the fraction 1/2B in the equation?

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 1/2

• Add 2

What is the final form of B after solving the equation a = 12BH?

• B = a/12H

• B = 12a/H

• B = 2a/H

• B = a/2H

What is the importance of rewriting the equation with the variable first?

• It is unnecessary

• It changes the solution

• It helps in understanding the solution

• It makes the equation longer

What is the equivalent of 3 * 4 in another order?

• 4 * 3

• 3 + 4

• 4 + 3

• 3 - 4

What is the alternative method to solve a = 12BH?

• Divide by 12

• Multiply by the reciprocal of 12H

• Subtract 12H

• Add 12H