1.3 Literal Equations Day 2 (Formulas)

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1.3 Literal Equations Day 2 (Formulas)

• Objectives
• To transform literal equations.

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Definition

• Literal Equation equation involving two or more
  variables.
• Formulas are special types of literal equations.

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Familiar Formulas

• A ½ bh
• A bh
• D rt
• Y mx b

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• What does solve for x mean?
• Solve for x y 6x 3z

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Solve and state any restrictions

• Solve for h A ½ bh
• Solve for w V lwh

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Solve and state restrictions

• Solve for x y 4x 3
• Solve for b z br p
• Solve for g

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Solve and state restrictions

• Solve for y q 3(x y )
• Solve for a

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Solve and state restrictions

• Solve for b1.
• A ½ h(b1 b2)

• Solve for x.
• ax bx 15 0

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Solve and state restrictions

• Solve for x.

• Solve for x.

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Homework

• Page 21, 17-28, 42-46 even, 55-65 odd