Download Section 2-5 Literal Equations and Formulas

Section 2-5
Literal
Equations and
Formulas
Common Core Algebra I
I am learning to…
 Rewrite
and use literal equations and
formulas.
Vocabulary Section 2-5
 Literal
Equations- an equation that
involves two or more variables.
 Formula- an equation that states a
relationship among quantities.
Example 1: Rewriting a Literal
Equation
 Solve
the equation 4 = 2𝑚 − 5𝑛 for m.
What are the values of m when n = -2, 0,
and 2?
Example 2: Rewriting a Literal
Equation with Only Variables
 𝑓𝑥
 −3
− 𝑔𝑥 = ℎ Solve for x.
𝑥 + 𝑛 = 𝑥 Solve for x.
Talk Partners
 How
is solving literal equations similar to
solving a one variable linear equation?
Formative Assessment
 Homework:
Page 112 #’s 12-34 even