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Solving for a Variable

This topic covers the concept of solving formulas with two or more variables for one of the variables. Word problems of a similar kind are also covered.

Topic: Solving for Variables in Formulas

  • We can solve any given formula which contains more than one variable for one of the variables

  • In an equation or a formula that contains more than one variable, isolate one of the variables by using inverse operations

  • For example, the formula d = r.t can be solved for t as: t = d/r
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