Warm Up 2x-9 when x=4 7(x-2) - 6(x+1) when x=5
Section 1-2 Evaluating Formulas
Evaluate multiple different formulas Objectives Define formulas Evaluate multiple different formulas
A formula is an equation that contains more than one variable Formulas A formula is an equation that contains more than one variable
About Formulas Can be thought of as a “recipe” for solving a particular type of problem. A formulas can be used as a model for problems in the areas of geometry, banking and finance and science.
Distance Formula (d)istance=(r)ate(t)ime can use everyday to decide what time to leave/arrive at a place on time (or how fast to drive to get there) Also the formula cops used to use to catch speeders.
Example 1 Distance Formula
Example 1 Distance Formula
Example 2 The Perimeter of a Dog Pen
Example 3 The Compound-Interest Formula
DO NOT round any part of the answer until you have finished the problem. Then round the final answer to the nearest penny.
Example 4 Calculating Your BMI
Example 4 Calculating Your BMI