A literal equation is an equation that expresses a relationship between two or more variables. A formula is an example of a literal equation. We present a tutorial on how to solve literal equations for one of the variables. Detailed solutions to examples and answers to exercises are presented.
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How to Solve Literal Equations? Examples with Detailed SolutionsExample 1Solve the literal equationSolution to Example 1
Example 2Solve the literal equationfor y, where H, x and y are a positive real numbers and H is greater than x and greater than y. Solution to Example 2
Example 3Express F in terms of C in the literal equationSolution to Example 3
C = (5 / 9)(F - 32) Example 4Express y in terms of x in the literal equationSolution to Example 4
a x + b y = c
ExercisesSolve each of the literal equations below for the indicated variable.(see answers below).
Answers to Above Exercises:
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