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What is the first step when solving a literal equation for an unknown variable?
What is the first step when solving a literal equation for an unknown variable?
- Factor the equation completely.
- Isolate the variable by performing the opposite operation. (correct)
- Eliminate all variables except the unknown.
- Combine like terms on one side of the equation.
When taking the square root of both sides of an equation, what do you need to remember?
When taking the square root of both sides of an equation, what do you need to remember?
- There will be a positive and a negative answer. (correct)
- You must ignore the negative root.
- You only find the positive root.
- The equation does not change.
If the unknown variable appears in the denominator of a literal equation, what is the proper method to isolate it?
If the unknown variable appears in the denominator of a literal equation, what is the proper method to isolate it?
- Substituting the denominator with a constant.
- Adding the denominator to both sides.
- Dividing both sides by the denominator.
- Multiplying both sides by the lowest common denominator (LCD). (correct)
What should you do if an unknown variable is present in two or more terms in a literal equation?
What should you do if an unknown variable is present in two or more terms in a literal equation?
Solving a literal equation is often referred to as what?
Solving a literal equation is often referred to as what?
Which of the following is an example of a literal equation?
Which of the following is an example of a literal equation?
What is the primary goal when rearranging a literal equation?
What is the primary goal when rearranging a literal equation?
When the unknown variable is involved in two terms, what approach should be taken?
When the unknown variable is involved in two terms, what approach should be taken?
Upon taking the square root of both sides of an equation, which outcome should be anticipated?
Upon taking the square root of both sides of an equation, which outcome should be anticipated?
What is the effect of having the unknown variable in the denominator of an equation?
What is the effect of having the unknown variable in the denominator of an equation?
How does one determine the appropriate operation to perform when isolating the unknown variable?
How does one determine the appropriate operation to perform when isolating the unknown variable?
What does solving a literal equation relate to in terms of mathematical processes?
What does solving a literal equation relate to in terms of mathematical processes?
How should you approach a literal equation when the unknown variable appears across multiple terms?
How should you approach a literal equation when the unknown variable appears across multiple terms?
What must be done to both sides of the equation when the unknown variable is located in the denominator?
What must be done to both sides of the equation when the unknown variable is located in the denominator?
What consequence should be considered when taking the square root of both sides of a literal equation?
What consequence should be considered when taking the square root of both sides of a literal equation?
What is the essential skill required to isolate the unknown variable in a literal equation?
What is the essential skill required to isolate the unknown variable in a literal equation?
Which of the following is a key consideration when solving for an unknown variable in a literal equation?
Which of the following is a key consideration when solving for an unknown variable in a literal equation?
In the process of solving a literal equation, what is often overlooked by students?
In the process of solving a literal equation, what is often overlooked by students?
