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Example 1: Solve the following equation for p: q=4p-11.Example 2: Solve the following equation for c: ac=2b + 2c
Example 3: The area formula for a circle is: A = p r2. Solve for r.. Solve for .
Example 4: The following formula tells you how to convert degrees in Celsius to degrees in Fahrenheit:
F=(1.8 x C) +32
Write a formula that will tell how to convert degrees in Fahrenheit to degrees in Celsius.
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- Clarification :
Students will manipulate an equation in order to isolate a specified variable. - Content Limits :
Items must contain more than two variables and require two or more procedural steps to complete. - Stimulus Attributes :
Items may be set in either real-world or mathematical contexts.
- Test Item #: Sample Item 1
- Question:
The Gross Domestic Product of a country for a given year is the sum of the market values of all goods and services produced within the country during that year. The Gross Domestic Product per capita is found by using the following formula.
Which of the following shows the Gross Domestic Product per capita formula solved for C ?
- Difficulty: N/A
- Type: MC: Multiple Choice
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