| Interesting Math History |
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What is a 'Literal Equation' ? |
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A Literal Equation is an equation in which letters are used to represent numbers. |
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In mathematics that arise in business and
work it is often necessary to find the value of a Literal Expression when the numerical values of the letter variables are
given. This process is known as evaluating the equation.
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For Example,
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Solve x for equation, ax + b = c
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Now let us move b on other side, so equation becomes
ax = c - b
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Now let us move a on other side, so equation becomes
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