Literal Equations o o Literal equations have more than one type of variable Examples: Geometry Formulas
The Goal of Literal Equations o Isolate a particular variable o This means that you must get everything on one side of the equal sign except the variable you are solving for
Now we will do the exact same thing … But with letters! o Solve for a
o Solve for C
o Solve for y 8 x + 4 y = 32
o Solve for r
Solve for b
Solve for y
Solve for t
Final Example o Solve for y -2 x +3 y = 9
Your Turn o Write on your own paper o Calculator
Answers (12 -17) o
Warm Up o
Practice makes Perfect o Solve for b
Practice makes Perfect o Solve for e SLE – P = T
Practice makes Perfect o Solve for p x + y = y +dp
Practice makes Perfect o Solve for b ab + c = 3 c
Practice makes Perfect o Half sheet: n Write on your OWN paper n Finish all 18
Answers (1 -9) o
Practice makes Perfect o Solve for o
Practice makes Perfect o Solve for c J = AC - K
Practice makes Perfect o Solve for r Z – E + BR = A