Literal Equations
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Justine Fournier
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23 Slides • 23 Questions
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Multiple Choice
The solution of the equation 5 - 2x = -4x - 7 is
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-2
-6
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Open Ended
What is the significance of being able to solve literal equations in mathematics and science?
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Open Ended
How would you solve for x in the equation 3x = y?
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Solve for t in the equation d = rt.
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If the volume of a prism is 64, its length is 4, and its width is 2, what is its height?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are examples of literal equations?
d = rt
A = 1/2bh
m + n = 3p
-4x = 20
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a literal equation?
An equation with only one variable
An equation with two or more variables
An equation with no variables
An equation with only constants
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Multiple Choice
If 3ax + b = c, what is x equal to?
c - b + 3a
c + b - 3a
(c - b)/3a
(b - c)/3a
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If the average of two numbers is 7 and one of the numbers is 4, what is the other number?
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Given the formula V = (1/3)πr^2h for the volume of a cylinder, what is the height of a cylinder with volume 100 cm³ and radius 2 cm (to the nearest tenth)?
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Solve for c in terms of a and b: ac + bc = ab.
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Multiple Choice
What is the factored form of the expression 2lw + 2l?
2l(w+1)
2(l+w)
2w(l+1)
2l(w+l)
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following formulas represents the correct way to solve for B in the formula V = (Bh)/3?
B = (3V)/h
B = 3Vh
B = 3V - h
B = 3V + h
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The cost of mailing a letter in the United States in 2008 was $0.41 for the first ounce and $0.26 for each additional ounce. If Patty paid $0.93 to mail her letter, how many ounces was it? (C = cost, z = ounces)
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Given the formula F = (Gm1m2)/r^2, solve for r.
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The formula for kinetic energy is K = (1/2)mv^2. Write an expression for v in terms of K and m.
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Multiple Choice
The formula for the volume of a pyramid is V = (1/3)Bh. What is h expressed in terms of B and V?
h = (1/3)VB
h = V/3B
h = 3V/B
h = 3VB
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Given the equation ax + by + c = 0, solve for y.
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The formula for the area of a trapezoid is A = (1/2)h(b₁ + b₂). If the area is 60 square feet, the height is 6 ft, and one base is 12 ft, the number of feet in the other base is
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly expresses the radius, r, of a cone in terms of its volume V and height h, given the formula V = (1/3)πr²h?
3√(V/πh)
√(V/3πh)
3√(V/πh)
(1/3)√(V/πh)
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Open Ended
Explain how you would solve for the variable in a two-step equation such as 5t - 2r = 25. What strategies or steps would you use?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes your experience with solving literal equations after this lesson?
I feel confident and can solve them independently.
I understand the steps but need more practice.
I am still confused about some parts.
I need a lot more help with this topic.
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Open Ended
What is a literal equation and how does it differ from a standard linear equation?
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