Literal Equations: Solving for One Variable Worksheet with Answer Key

What's on the worksheet

1. Solve each equation for the letter named and state any condition.
   p - q = r, for pk = \dfrac{m}{n}, for m5a + c = d, for a\dfrac{x - c}{4} = y, for xV = \dfrac{1}{3}Bh, for h
2. Solve for a letter that appears twice and state the condition needed.
   xy + 2 = 5x, for x2t - s = st + 5, for tab = a + b, for b
3. Solve the isosceles triangle perimeter formula for each side and use it.
4. Museum ticket formula: solve for the number of adults, children or the total.
5. Solve each equation for y and write the answer with the x term first.
6. Mia's garden: write the perimeter in terms of the width and use it.
7. Test Lily's answer by substituting numbers, then correct her work.