Literal Equation ChallengeVersion en ligne Test your knowledge on literal equations with this fun quiz game! par jerlyn samson 1 What is a literal equation? a An equation with no variables. b An equation that involves two or more variables. c A type of quadratic equation. d An equation with only numbers. 2 What is the purpose of solving a literal equation? a To simplify the equation. b To find the roots of the equation. c To graph the equation. d To isolate a variable in terms of others. 3 Which operation is commonly used to isolate a variable? a Multiplication only. b Exponentiation. c Addition or subtraction. d Division only. 4 How do you rearrange the equation P = 2l + 2w for w? a w = P - l. b w = P/2 + l. c w = P - 2l. d w = (P/2) - l. 5 What is the first step in solving the literal equation y = mx + b for x? a Subtract b from both sides. b Add b to both sides. c Divide by m. d Multiply by m.