1. October 9, 2013
Today:
Warm-Up
Solving for a Variable
Khan Academy Topic Questions
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Due Wednesday, Beginning of Class
3. Solving for a Variable
Whatever variable is being solved for must be
isolated on one side of the equation
1. Solve 3m - n = k: for m
2
1. Multiply each side by 2: 3m - n = 2k
2. Add n to each side: 3m = 2k + n
3. Divide each side by 3: m = 2k + n
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4. Solving for a Variable
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5. Find the exact temperature in Fahrenheit: