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Using Formulasto Solve Problems

1. A formula is an algebraic equation that can be used to solve everyday problems. 2. Common formulas include: Distance = Rate x Time, Area of a Rectangle = Length x Width, Interest = Principal x Rate x Time, Celsius Temperature = (Fahrenheit Temperature - 32) x 5/9. 3. To solve a problem using a formula: determine the unknown quantity, state the known quantities, choose the appropriate formula, replace the variables with values, solve the equation, and check that the answer balances the formula.

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Using Formulasto Solve Problems

1. A formula is an algebraic equation that can be used to solve everyday problems. 2. Common formulas include: Distance = Rate x Time, Area of a Rectangle = Length x Width, Interest = Principal x Rate x Time, Celsius Temperature = (Fahrenheit Temperature - 32) x 5/9. 3. To solve a problem using a formula: determine the unknown quantity, state the known quantities, choose the appropriate formula, replace the variables with values, solve the equation, and check that the answer balances the formula.

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Part 5 Using Formulasto Solve Problems

Unit 31 Using Formulas


1. Using formulas
A. A formula is an algebra equation which can be used to solve everyday problems.
B. Some examples of common formulas:

Subject Formula Explanation

Distance D = rt Distance = (rate)(time)

Area of a
A = Iw Area = (Iength)(width)
Rectangle

Simple
Interest 1= prt Interest = (principal)(rate)(time)

5
Temperature C = 9 (F-32) Celsius = ( Fahrenheit temperature - 32 )
temperature 9

2. Example
A. Jane is driving55 miles per hour (mph). Howfar will she travel in 6 hours?

B. Procedures This Example


1. Determine the unknown quantity 1. Distance is unknown
(what you are looking for).
2. State the known quantities. 2. Known (often called given)
For geometry problems, rate = 55 mph
draw and label a diagram. time = 6 hours
3. Choose a formula that connects 3. D = rt
the known and unknown quantities.
4. Replace formula variables 4. D = (55 miles )(6
~ h~4s)
}"-II
with their given values.
5. Solve the resulting equation 5. D = 330 miles
and label the answer.
6. Check the answer by proving 6. D = rt
it will balance the formula. 330 miles = (55m ileS)(6
h our hours)

330 miles = 330 miles

Note: When using formulas, required math operations are performed to labels as
well as numbers. In this problem hours/hours equals one and the answer is in miles.
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