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Literal Equations (B) - Rewriting to Solve for a Variable WORKSHEET
Suitable for Grades: Algebra I, IM 1
CCSS: HSA.CED.A.4
CCSS Description: Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving equations. For example, rearrange Ohm’s law V = IR to highlight resistance R.
Literal Equations (B) - Rewriting to Solve for a Variable WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION
This worksheet focuses on rearranging formulae and equations under the theme of y = mx + b. This is an essential skill needed in order to draw straight line graphs, identify the gradient and y intercepts of equations, and find perpendicular and parallel lines from equations that need rearranging first.
In section A, the coefficient of y is always 1 or -1. Next, equations include y terms with coefficients other than 1 or -1 (but still integers), in sections B and C. The sections get progressively more difficult throughout, and section D consists of fractional coefficients of y.
Rearranging equations confidently will also improve students' ability to solve a variety of linear equations and aid all of their algebra work.
