Enter literal equation

Enter variable to solve for:


Solve the following literal equation for b

2a  =  3b
  4c

Cross multiply the proportion

2a x 4c = 3b
8ac = 3b

Divide each side by 3

8ac
3
=
  
3b
3

b = 2.6666666666667ac

Common Core State Standards In This Lesson
HSA.CED.A.4
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Free Literal Equations Calculator - Solves literal equations with no powers for a variable of your choice as well as open sentences.
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A literal equation is an equation which consists primarily of letters. Isolate the variable you want to solve for on one side and then remove everything else using operations.
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equation
a statement declaring two mathematical expressions are equal
literal equation
an equation which consists primarily of letters
literal equations
solve
unknown
a number or value we do not know
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