Solving a Formula for a Given Variable
Procedure: (Solving a Formula for a Given Variable)
1. If necessary, multiply both sides by the LCD to clear
fractions.
2. Identify the variable to be solved for. Move all terms
containing that variable to one side of the equation and all
terms NOT containing the variable to the other side.
3. If the variable you are solving for is in more than one
term, factor it out.
4. Multiply or divide to get the variable in question alone.
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