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Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Algebraic Concepts
Solve for :
To solve for in a literal equation, use the properties of algebra to isolate
on one side, just as if you were solving a regular equation.
Multiply both sides by :
Subtract from both sides:
Multiply both sides by , distributing on the right:
,
the correct response.
Example Question #1 : Rearrange Formulas/Equations To Highlight A Quantity Of Interest
Solve for :
Assume is positive.
To solve for in a literal equation, use the properties of algebra to isolate
on one side, just as if you were solving a regular equation.
Subtract from both sides:
Divide both sides by 9:
Take the square root of both sides:
Simplify the expression on the right by splitting it, and taking the square root of numerator and denominator:
,
the correct response.
Example Question #241 : Hi Set: High School Equivalency Test: Math
Solve for :
To solve for in a literal equation, use the properties of algebra to isolate
on one side, just as if you were solving a regular equation.
First, take the reciprocal of both sides:
Multiply both sides by :
Distribute on the right:
Subtract 1 from both sides, rewriting 1 as to facilitate subtraction:
,
the correct response.
Example Question #1 : Rearrange Formulas/Equations To Highlight A Quantity Of Interest
Solve for :
To solve for in a literal equation, use the properties of algebra to isolate
on one side, just as if you were solving a regular equation.
Subtract 20 from both sides:
Divide both sides by :
,
the correct response.
Example Question #1 : Rearrange Formulas/Equations To Highlight A Quantity Of Interest
Solve for :
You my assume is positive.
To solve for in a literal equation, use the properties of algebra to isolate
on one side, just as if you were solving a regular equation.
First, add to both sides:
Take the positive square root of both sides:
,
the correct response.
Example Question #1 : Rearrange Formulas/Equations To Highlight A Quantity Of Interest
Solve for :
To solve for in a literal equation, use the properties of algebra to isolate
on one side, just as if you were solving a regular equation.
First, square both sides to eliminate the radical symbol:
Rewrite the expression on the right using the square of a binomial pattern:
Subtract 1 from both sides:
,
the correct response.
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