Solving Literal Equations

Name: __________________________
A.4
Block: _______
SOL REVIEW A.4
The student will solve multistep linear and quadratic equations in two variables, including
a) solving literal equations (formulas) for a given variable;
b) justifying steps used in simplifying expressions and solving equations, using field
properties and axioms of equality that are valid for the set of real numbers and its
subsets;
c) solving quadratic equations algebraically and graphically;
d) solving multistep linear equations algebraically and graphically;
e) solving systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically and graphically;
f) solving real-world problems involving equations and systems of equations.
Solving Literal Equations
Practice Problems:
Solving One-Variable Linear Equations
Practice Problems:
Solving Quadratic Equations Algebraically
*Remember you have four options to solve a quadratic equation:
1. Factoring
2. Square Roots
3. Quadratic Formula
4. Graphing
Practice Problems:
Solving Quadratic Equations Graphically
Solving Systems of Linear Equations
*Remember you have three options to solve systems of linear equations
1. Substitution (rearranging one of the equations in the form of y = or x = and substituting
that equation in the second equation)
2. Elimination/Combination (adding the two equations together in order to eliminate one of
the two variables)
3. Graphing
Practice Problems:
Use Linear Equations to Solve Real-World Problems
Practice Problems: