Solving Literal Equations & Isolating Variables (8 Examples) | Lulumath
Learn how to solve literal equations, isolate variables. We cover both equations with one variable and multiple variables.
When we solve equations, we are essentially isolating a variable, but usually it's the only variable in the equation. Sometimes, however, we have to isolate a variable when there are other variables in the equation.
IMPORTANT TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction and background knowledge
0:20 How is solving literal equations like solving other equations?
2:59 d = rt
3:52 An equation with exponents and division
5:24 Isolating h in the volume of a cone
7:27 Isolating r in the volume of a sphere
9:45 Isolating y in a linear equation
13:42 Isolating y in a second degree equation
15:57 Isolating y in an indirect variation equation
17:09 Isolating a variable that appears more than once
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BACKGROUND INFO VIDEOS:
How to Solve Multi-Step Equations: • How to Solve Multi-Step Equations (2 Examp...
Solving Linear Equations with Fractions: • Solving Linear Equations With Fractions (3...
Factoring by GCF: • Factoring by Greatest Common Factor (GCF) ...
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