3-4 Using Formulas

Objective: Solve problems using formulas.

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6

-18

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6

2. -3x = -6

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6
2

2. -3x = -6

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6

2. -3x = -6
3.
x

/-2 = -16

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6

2. -3x = -6
3.
x

/-2 = -16

32

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6

2. -3x = -6
3.
x

/-2 = -16

4. -2x = 16

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6

2. -3x = -6
3.
x

/-2 = -16
-8

4. -2x = 16

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6

2. -3x = -6
3.
x

/-2 = -16

4. -2x = 16 5. 12x = -156

5-Minute Check
Solve each equation. Check your solution.
1.
x

/3 = -6

2. -3x = -6
3.
x

/-2 = -16

4. -2x = 16 5. 12x = -156 -13

3-4 Using Formulas

A formula shows the relationship between certain quantities. Variables are used to represent these qualities.

3-4 Using Formulas

Write a formula for the diameter of a circle, given it radius r. It is often helpful to draw a picture. Let d = diameter. Let r = radius The radius is equal to half the diameter of a circle. r So, d = 2r. = d

3-4 Using Formulas

Example Use the formula d = 2r to find the radius of a circle that has a diameter of 18 meters.

3-4 Using Formulas

Example Use the formula d = 2r to find the radius of a circle that has a diameter of 18 meters. d = 2r Diameter formula.

3-4 Using Formulas

Example Use the formula d = 2r to find the radius of a circle that has a diameter of 18 meters. d = 2r Diameter formula. 18 = 2r Substitute 18 for d.

3-4 Using Formulas

Example Use the formula d = 2r to find the radius of a circle that has a diameter of 18 meters. d = 2r Diameter formula. 18 = 2r Substitute 18 for d. 18/2 = 2r/2 Divide each side by 2.

3-4 Using Formulas

Example Use the formula d = 2r to find the radius of a circle that has a diameter of 18 meters. d = 2r Diameter formula. 18 = 2r Substitute 18 for d. 18/2 = 2r/2 Divide each side by 2. 9=r

3-4 Using Formulas

Example Use the formula d = 2r to find the radius of a circle that has a diameter of 18 meters. d = 2r Diameter formula. 18 = 2r Substitute 18 for d. 18/2 = 2r/2 Divide each side by 2. 9=r A circle with a diameter of 18 meters has a radius of 9 meters.

3-4 Using Formulas

Integration An equilateral triangle is a triangle whose three sides are all equal in length. Give a formula for the perimeter of any equilateral triangle.

3-4 Using Formulas

Integration An equilateral triangle is a triangle whose three sides are all equal in length. Give a formula for the perimeter of any equilateral triangle.

Answer: p = 3s where p = perimeter and s = length of each side.