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1. Solve each equation for the given variable.
a. mx + 2nx = p for x
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b. C = 9 (F - 32) for F
2. Jonah is planting a rectangular garden. The perimeter of the garden is 120 yd,
and the width is v yd. What is an algebraic expression that represents the
length of the garden?
3. In order to make a circular sign, you decide to use a square piece
of plywood and trim off as little of the area as possible. Write a
simplified formula for A, the least possible area of wood that you will
not use, given that one edge of the square has length w.
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4. Vocabulary Determine whether each equation is a literal equation or not.
a. 2(4x + 3) = 7 - 2x
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c. A = 12 bh
d. P = 2/ + 2w
5. Connect Mathematical Ideas (1)(F) How is the process of rewriting literal
equations similar to the process of solving equations in one variable? How is
it different?
6. Use Representations to Communicate Mathematical Ideas (1)(E)
Draw a Venn diagram that represents the relationship between
formulas and literal equations.
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