Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321969359
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-935-4

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Formulas and Percent - 1.2 Exercises - Page 60: 2

Answer

variable, constants

Work Step by Step

When we solve a formula for a variable, we treat that variable as if it were the only one. All other variables are treated like constants. For example, to solve $xy=c$ for $x$, we treat $y$ and $c$ as constants and solve for $x$.
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