1. Solving Literal Equations
Algebra

2. I can rearrange an equation to solve for a given variable.
AIM
I can rearrange an equation to solve for a given variable.
TOPIC: Literal Equations

3. DO NOW
Solve the following for x and explain your steps to the right of each step:
2x – 4 = 7 Steps:

4. Literal Equations
Can you write an equation using only variables and operations? What’s missing?
Is it possible to solve one of these equations for a given variable?

5. Practice Problems Solve the equation for x: ax – b = c
How do the steps for this problem compare to our steps for solving 2x – 4 = 7?

6. Practice Problems
Now solve the equation for b:
ax – b = c

7. Practice Problems
Solve the equation for w:
V = lwh

8. Practice Problems
Solve for x:
ax – 2 = c 3

9. Practice Problems
Solve for k:
ax – 2b – 4k = c + z

10. EXIT TICKET Solve the following equation for y: 2b + 2y = r + e
Homework: Study Guide 3-6 #1 - 10