All Common Core: High School - Algebra Resources
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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 .
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 .
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,
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