Literal Equations (Grade 10 NSC Matric Mathematics): Quizzes
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What is a literal equation?
What is a literal equation?
An equation with several letters/variables
What is another name for solving literal equations?
What is another name for solving literal equations?
Changing the subject of the formula
Which of these is an example of a literal equation?
Which of these is an example of a literal equation?
How should you treat other variables when solving for one variable?
How should you treat other variables when solving for one variable?
Treat them as if they were numbers
What operation should you use to isolate a variable?
What operation should you use to isolate a variable?
The opposite operation to both sides
If a variable appears in multiple terms, what should you do first?
If a variable appears in multiple terms, what should you do first?
Take it out as a common factor
What must you remember when taking the square root of both sides?
What must you remember when taking the square root of both sides?
There are positive and negative answers
If the variable is in the denominator, what should you do first?
If the variable is in the denominator, what should you do first?
Multiply both sides by the LCD
Rearranging for gives:
Rearranging for gives:
What is an essential exam strategy for literal equations?
What is an essential exam strategy for literal equations?
Always check by substituting back