Solving Rational Literal Equation
In this lesson, the instructor explains how to solve rational literal equations. Using the example of a fraction, the instructor shows how to use inverse operations to undo any divisions or multiplications being done to the variable. By multiplying by the reciprocal of the denominator or dividing by the coefficient, the variable can be solved for. The key takeaway is to remember that fractions represent division and to use inverse operations to undo any operations being done to the variable.
Solving a rational literal equation
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- How do I solve a literal equation when the variable I am solving for is in a fraction?
- How do I solve a literal equation when the variable that I am solving for is being divided?
- How do I solve for z in the equation x=yz/6?
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Staff Review
This lesson shows how to solve for one variable in a literal equation in terms of the other variables in the equation. In the problem in the lesson, the variable being solved for is in the numerator of a fraction, and the teacher shows how to handle that, too.
