Common Core: High School - Algebra : Rearrange Formulas and Solve Equations: CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-CED.A.4

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Example Question #452 : High School: Algebra

To calculate the volume of a rectangle the following formula is used.

Solve the equation for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is asking to rearrange this formula to highlight a quantity of interest, specifically 

To rearrange the formula, perform algebraic operations. Recall that whatever operation that is done to one side needs to also be done on the other side in order to keep the equation balanced. 

Since  is being multiplied by , divide by  on both sides.

Therefore, the equation solved for  is,

Example Question #453 : High School: Algebra

To calculate the volume of a rectangle the following formula is used.

Solve the equation for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question is asking to rearrange this formula to highlight a quantity of interest, specifically 

To rearrange the formula, perform algebraic operations. Recall that whatever operation that is done to one side needs to also be done on the other side in order to keep the equation balanced. 

Since  is being multiplied by , divide by  on both sides.

Therefore, the equation solved for  is,

All Common Core: High School - Algebra Resources

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