Literal+Equations

=Literal Equations= -This is a table that I use as notes to model the similarities/differences between solving for a given variable in a regular two step equation and in a literal equation. I ask students what step they would use to isolate the variable in the regular equation, and then show how the same step will help isolate the variable in the literal equation.

- I print out these "cards" and use them differently every year. Sometimes I will have the whole class work through the cards progressively, solving for every variable in each literal equation. Sometimes I assign certain cards or certain variables to different students or groups. The answer sheet has all of the solutions for each of the cards...so students can always check their answers independently.

- More advanced solving for a variable in a literal equation- class examples

-Short powerpoint that shows four examples of isolating a variable in literal equations.
 * [[file:Algebra Literal Equations PPT Notes.docx]] Notes sheet to accompany powerpoint

-Grid of formulas to use when solving for a variable in a literal equation. I didn't make this up, but I can't remember where I found it!

-Extra practice solving literal equations