Enter literal equation

Enter variable to solve for:


Cross multiply:

x=ab

Solve x = ab for a

Divide each side by b

x
b
=
  
ab
b

Cancel b on the right side:

x
b
=
  
ab
b

Cancelling the b on the right side:

a  =  x
  b


a  =  x
  b



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Common Core State Standards In This Lesson
HSA.CED.A.4
What is the Answer?
a  =  x
  b

How does the Literal Equations Calculator work?
Free Literal Equations Calculator - Solves literal equations with no powers for a variable of your choice as well as open sentences.
This calculator has 2 inputs.
What 1 formula is used for the Literal Equations Calculator?
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.
What 5 concepts are covered in the Literal Equations Calculator?
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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