1. Solving literal equations

2. Literal equations are equations that involve mostly variables
Let’s look at some examples.
1. Solve for b
When the problem says to “solve” for b, this means we want to isolate b. What we can do is divide by h so that only b is left on the right side.

3. Some problems may seem more complex, but it is really just a few extra steps.
Example – Solve for r
This is our final answer

4. Example - Solve for v
Fractions are not desired in most equations. We can get rid of the fraction by multiplying by g on both sides
This is our final answer

5. Some problems involve some level of creativity.
Example - Solve for x
The problem here is that x is in two different terms. So no amount of moving terms over will ever get x by itself. But we should notice that we can factor an x out
Now the problem is much easier. We can divide both sides by 1+a
This is our final answer