The simple interest formula is , where is interest, is principal, is rate, and is time. Which equation correctly expresses in terms of , , and ?
Divide both sides of by : .
Literal equations (SAT) is a grade 9 math skill aligned to Common Core standard HSA.CED.A.4: rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving equations. Below are 8 practice questions with answers and step-by-step explanations, drawn from the 10 literal equations (sat) problems our math games drill.
The simple interest formula is , where is interest, is principal, is rate, and is time. Which equation correctly expresses in terms of , , and ?
Divide both sides of by : .
The equation is in slope-intercept form. Which equation correctly expresses in terms of , , and ?
Subtract from both sides: . Divide by : .
The perimeter formula for a rectangle is . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of and ?
Subtract from both sides: . Divide by : .
The equation relates values , , , and . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of , , and ?
Subtract from both sides: . Divide by : .
The volume formula for a rectangular prism is . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of , , and ?
Divide both sides of by : .
The mean of and is , so . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of and ?
Multiply both sides by : . Subtract from both sides: .
The formula converts a Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of ?
Subtract from both sides: . Multiply both sides by : .
The point-slope form of a line is . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of , , , and ?
Divide both sides by : . Add to both sides: .
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