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9th grade Solve a formula for one letter worksheet

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Solve a formula for one letter

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  1. Pia (and a very loud bell) knows d = rt: distance d, speed r, time t. Split both sides by r. Solve d = rt for t.

  2. Ren's rug has area A = lw: length l, width w. Split both sides by l. Solve A = lw for w.

  3. A robot's circuit follows V = IR: volts V, current I, resistance R. Split both sides by I. Tala solves for R.

  4. Zee buys n pencils at p cents each, so C = np. Split both sides by n. Solve C = np for p.

  5. Ari's fence has perimeter P = 2l + 2w. The first step gives P − 2w = 2l. Solve for l.

  6. Bo's line is y = mx + b. The first step gives y − b = mx. Solve for x.

  7. Jun's triangle has two equal sides a and a base b, so P = 2a + b. The first step gives P − b = 2a. Solve for a.

  8. Kira's fence has perimeter P = 2l + 2w. Which formula is solved for w?

    • w = P − l
    • w = 2(P − 2l)
    • w = (P − 2l)/2
    • w = (P + 2l)/2
  9. Luz's line is y = mx + b. Which formula is solved for m?

    • m = (y − b)/x
    • m = y − b/x
    • m = x(y − b)
    • m = (y + b)/x
  10. Milo's speed is v = u + at. Which formula is solved for a?

    • a = (v − u)/t
    • a = t(v − u)
    • a = (v + u)/t
    • a = v − u/t
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About this worksheet

Solve a formula for one letter. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

  • I can solve a formula such as P = 2l + 2w for l.
  • I can solve a linear equation for y and for x.
  • I can solve a formula for a letter and then put numbers in.

Standard: A-CED.A.4

Words to know

formula: A rule that links letters, such as d = rt.

solve for a letter: Get that letter alone on one side.

inverse step: The step that undoes another: split undoes multiply, take away undoes add.

Common mistakes

Your child put the letters of a division the wrong way round.

Your child multiplied where the formula needs a division.

Your child divided only one piece of a sum, not the whole side.

What to say

Ask: when you split d into r equal parts, which letter is on top?

Ask: what undoes a multiplication?

Ask: after taking a piece from both sides, what is left to divide?

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with solve a formula for one letter?

Your child put the letters of a division the wrong way round.

How can I help my child with solve a formula for one letter?

Ask: when you split d into r equal parts, which letter is on top?

Are these 9th grade math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.

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