1.E: Solving Formulas

Overview

The purpose of this lesson is to solve formulas for different variables.

This lesson will address the following CCRS Standard(s) for Algebra: 

  • A.CED.4: Rearrange formulas to highlight a quality of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving equations. For example, rearrange Ohm’s law  to highlight resistance  
  • A.REI.3: Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters 

Directions

  1. Take notes while watching videos below
  2. Go to http://wamap.org and log into our course to complete assignment 1.E with 80% or better.

Watch

Solving Formulas [7:10] Links to an external site.

Do

Complete assignment 1.E with 80% or better at http://wamap.org Links to an external site.

Summary

In this lesson we have learned:

  • Solving formulas follows the same process as solving equations
  • Treat desired variable as the "x" and the other variables like numbers