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EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS: Transforming Formulas-A2

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1 If x  a  b, x  a, which expression is equivalent to x?

(1) b 2  a (3) b  a
(2) b 2  a (4) b  a
010703
b
2 In physics class, Esther learned that force due to gravity can be determined by
Gm1m2
using the formula F  . Solve for r in terms of F, G, m1 , and m2 .
r2
080924
b
3 The volume of any spherical balloon can be found by using the
4
formula V   r 3 . Write an equation for r in terms of V and .
3
080622
b
4 The volume of Earth can be calculated by using the formula
4
V   r 3 . Solve for r in terms of V.
3
010926
b
5 The slant height, , of the conical water tank shown in the
8v
accompanying diagram is   3 . Solve for v, in terms of  and
080725

b .