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Equations with an unknown in a denominator

Clear denominators and isolate an unknown in a physical relationship, noting values that would make a denominator zero.

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Chapter 2: Algebraic problem solving in physics11 lessons · 40 min
  1. 1Linear equations with the unknown on both sides3 min
  2. 2Equations with an unknown in a denominator3 min
  3. 3Simultaneous equations by substitution4 min
  4. 4Quadratic equations in physics5 min
  5. 5Products and quotients of powers3 min
  6. 6Powers of products and quotients3 min
  7. 7Direct and inverse power-law scaling3 min
  8. 8Scaling with multiple variables4 min
  9. 9Multiplication and division in scientific notation3 min
  10. 10Addition and subtraction in scientific notation3 min
  11. 11Challenge: Algebraic problem solving in physics6 min
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Linear equations with the unknown on both sides3 min
Equations with an unknown in a denominatorAlgebraic problem solving in physics3 min
Simultaneous equations by substitutionAlgebraic problem solving in physics4 min

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