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Literal Equations and Formulas

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1 Literal Equations and Formulas

2 Definitions Literal Equation: an equation that involves 2 or more variables Formula: an equation that states a relationship quantities. Formulas are special types of literal equations. Common formulas would be area, perimeter, circumference, temperature, etc.

3 Example 1: Solve the problem 3x + y = 10 for y. What does y equal if x = 1? If x = 3?

4 Example 2: What equation do you get when you solve the equation for x?

5 Example 3 What is the length of a rectangle with and area of 98 square inches and base 14 inches?

6 Example 4 Karen walks 3 miles per hour and covers 12 miles. For how long did she walk?


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