Chapter 1.6(b) Solving for a Variable.notebook
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Bellwork:
Write as a fraction:
1) 0.45
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2) 2.3%
Write as a decimal:
3) 8/15
4) The formula C = πd gives the circumference of a circle C in terms of its diameter d. The circumference of a pool is 24 feet. What is the pools diameter? Leave π in your answer. Aug 21­3:40 PM
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Steps for Solving for a Variable
Step 1: Locate the variable you are asked to solve for in the equation.
Step 2: Identify the operations on this variable and the order in which they are applied.
Step 3: Use inverse operations to undo operations and isolate a variable.
Chapter 1.6(b) Solving for a Variable
Solve a formula for a given variable. solve an equation in two or more variables for one of the variables.
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1) Solve each for the indicated variable.
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2) Solve each for m.
a. x + y = 15 for x
a. 2n = 7(3 ­ m)
b. b. Solve pq = x for q
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Chapter 1.6(b) Solving for a Variable.notebook
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Homework
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