Can you solve for a variable in an equation?
Yes, you can.
Here is a sample literal equation.
Solve for h.
h + rt = j
Subtract rt from both sides to find h.
h = j - rt
Done!
I just solved for h, which is a variable. Solving for variables is very common in the world of algebra.
Could you break it down step by step. Thanks
Can I break what down step by step?
How you got your answer. Knowing this would maybe help others:)
i=p(1+r) solve for r
wow i guessed and got 6/10 cause nobody said the answers...
Absolutely! I can help you solve for a variable in an equation. To solve for a variable, we typically use algebraic operations to isolate the variable on one side of the equation. Let's go through the steps together.
Step 1: Start with the equation you want to solve. For example, let's say we have the equation: 3x + 5 = 17.
Step 2: Simplify the equation by applying any necessary operations. In this case, we have only one operation - addition. We want to isolate the variable term, 3x, so we need to get rid of the constant term, 5. To do that, we can subtract 5 from both sides of the equation: 3x + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5, which simplifies to 3x = 12.
Step 3: If there are any other operations (like multiplication, division, or exponentiation) applied to the variable term, undo them in the reverse order. In our example, 3x is being multiplied by 3. To undo this multiplication, we divide both sides of the equation by 3: (3x) / 3 = 12 / 3, which gives us x = 4.
Step 4: Check the solution by substituting the found value of the variable back into the original equation. In our case, we replace x with 4 in 3x + 5 = 17: 3(4) + 5 = 17. If the equation becomes true, then the solution is correct. In our example, 12 + 5 does indeed equal 17, so x = 4 is the correct answer.
Remember, these steps can vary depending on the type of equation you're working with, but the general approach remains the same. Let me know if you have any specific equation you'd like help solving, and I'll guide you through it!