2. Main Idea and New Vocabulary Example 1: Literal Equations
Example 2: Find a Missing Measure
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3. Solve literal equations for an indicated variable.
Main Idea/Vocabulary

4. Multiplication Property of Equality
Literal Equations
The equation can be used to find the area of a triangle. Solve the equation for b.
Write the equation.
Multiplication Property of Equality
Simplify.
Example 1

5. Division Property of Equality
Literal Equations
Division Property of Equality
Simplify.
Answer: So,
Example 1

6. The equation can be used to find the volume of a pyramid
The equation can be used to find the volume of a pyramid. Solve the equation for h. A. B. C. D.
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7. Step 1 Solve the equation for t.
Find a Missing Measure
TRAVEL Zoe is traveling at an average rate of 45 miles per hour. She is driving 162 miles for a job interview. Solve the equation d = rt for t. Then find the time it will take Zoe to get to her job interview.
Step 1 Solve the equation for t.
Write the equation.
Division Property of Equality
Simplify.
Example 2

8. Replace d with 162 and r with 45.
Find a Missing Measure
Step 2 Find the time.
Write the equation.
Replace d with 162 and r with 45.
Simplify.
Answer: It will take Zoe 3.6 hours to get to her job interview.
Example 2

9. TRAVEL Liam drove 118 miles to an amusement park
TRAVEL Liam drove 118 miles to an amusement park. It took him 2 hours to get there. Solve the equation d = rt for r. Then find the average rate at which Liam drove.
A. r = dt; 65 mph
B ; 61 mph
C ; 59 mph
D ; 54 mph
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