1.2e: solving literal equations

M(F&A)–10–4: Demonstrates conceptual understanding of equality by solving problems involving algebraic reasoning about equality; by translating problem situations into equations; by solving linear equations (symbolically and graphically) and expressing the solution set symbolically or graphically, or provides the meaning of the graphical interpretations of solution(s) in problem-solving situations; or by solving problems involving systems of linear equations in a context (using equations or graphs) or using models or representations

Solving for a VariableStep 1 Locate the variable you are asked to

solve for in the equation.

Step 2 Circle it, and figure out what else is on that side you need to get rid of.

Step 3 undo operations to get the variable alone.

rC 2 solve for r

bhA2

1

solve for h

hrV 2

3

1for h

4

32 yxR

solve for x

4

dcaB

solve for c

212

1bbhA

solve for b2

Solve for the indicated variable.

1.

2.

3. 2x + 7y = 14 for y

4.

P = R – C for C

for m

5. for C

for h