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to our Math 7
Class
Solving
Literal
Math 7, Quarter 4, Week 5

Equations
 LESSONS/
CONTENT
Solving One Solving Problems
Variable in Involving Literal
Terms of the Equations
other Variable
Day
1
 SHORT
Activity 1: Find My Match Activity

REVIEW
Directions: Fill in each circle to make each given equation
correct. Use the numbers below

1. 2 + 4 =10 3. 7 – =6

2. 3 +5= + 15 4. 3 – =

1 2 3 4 5
 SHORT
ANSWERS
REVIEW
1. 2 3 + 4 =10 3. 7 1 – 1 =6

2. 3 5 + 5 = 5 + 15 4. 3 2 – 2 = 4

1 2 3 4 5
Activity 2: Math Riddle
SHORT
Direction: Solve for the value of x, then match the equation in Column A with the correct answer in Column

REVIEW
B. Use your answers to break the code.
1. 4(x-2) =12
A. x = -3
2. -4 = 5x + 6
F. x = 5
3. -3x + 8 = 2 (x-1)
4. 2x – 4 = 3(x-1)
H. x = 11
5. 2 – 3x = -7 I. x = 3
6. -17 = 7 + 8x M. x = 4
7. = -2 N. x = -5
8. =1 S. x = -1
9. 3- = 2 T. x = 2
U. x = -2
____ _____ _____ _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

4 -3 2 -11 3 -1 5 -2 5
Activity 2: Math Riddle
SHORT
ANSWERS
1. 4(x-2) =12
2.
3.
4.
REVIEW
-4 = 5x + 6
-3x + 8 = 2 (x-1)
2x – 4 = 3(x-1)
A. x = -3
F. x = 5
H. x = 11
5. 2 – 3x = -7 I. x = 3
6. -17 = 7 + 8x M. x = 4
7. = -2 N. x = -5
8. =1 S. x = -1
9. 3- = 2 T. x = 2
U. x = -2
M A T H I S F U N
4 -3 2 -11 3 -1 5 -2 5
The Road Trip Query
LESSON
PURPOSE
Two friends Angelo and John are having a road trip when they pass a
road sign that says “Speed Limit 60kph”. Angelo asked his friend “If
we need to travel for 240 kilometers to our destination? How long are
we going to travel?”

Guide Question:
1. Give the distance formula.
2. What is asked in the problem?
3. How would you answer Ben’s question if you were John?
 UNLOCKING
Literal Equations
CONTENT
Is an equation involving two or more variables.
Unlike traditional equations where you often
VOCABULARY
solve for one variable in terms of numbers, in
literal equations, you solve for one variable in
terms of the other variable.
Day
2
 SHORT REVIEW
if 𝑎=𝑏, then b=a?
1. Which property of equality states that

a) Reflexive Property
b) Symmetric Property
c) Transitive Property
d) Substitution Property
 SHORT REVIEW
2. What does the Reflexive Property of

a) If 𝑎=𝑏 and 𝑏=𝑐, then 𝑎=𝑐.

Equality state?

b) Every value is equal to itself (𝑎=𝑎).

c) If 𝑎=𝑏, then 𝑏=𝑎.
d) If 𝑎=𝑏, 𝑏 can replace 𝑎 in any
expression.
 SHORT REVIEW
this statement:"If 𝑥=3 and 𝑦=𝑥, then
3. Which property of equality is used in

𝑦=3"?
a) Transitive Property
b) Reflexive Property
c) Substitution Property
d) Symmetric Property
 SHORT REVIEW
4. If 𝑎=𝑏 and 𝑏=𝑐, which property of
equality concludes that 𝑎=𝑐?
a) Transitive Property
b) Reflexive Property
c) Substitution Property
d) Symmetric Property
 SHORT REVIEW
5. What is the Addition Property of

a) If 𝑎=𝑏, then 𝑎+𝑐=𝑏+𝑐.

Equality?

b) If 𝑎=𝑏, then 𝑎−𝑐=𝑏−𝑐.

c) If 𝑎=𝑏, then 𝑎𝑐=𝑏𝑐.
d) If 𝑎=𝑏, then 𝑎/𝑐=𝑏/𝑐.
Sub-Topic
1: One
Solving
Variable
in Terms of the
Example 1:
EXPLICITATIO
steps.
N
Below is the solution to finding the time using the distance formula
d = rt. Fill in the blank with the Property of Equality to explain its
d = (r)(t) Given

() = Multiplication Property of Equality (Multiply

to both sides of the equation)
=t Simplify
By Symmetric Property of Equality, therefore, if the time is to be
solved, the formula will be t
Example 2:
EXPLICITATIO
N
Solve for l in the literal equation P = 2l + 2w. Some solutions and
Properties of Equality used in its steps are given.
P = 2l + 2w Given
P - 2w = 2l + 2w - 2w Addition Property of Equality
P − 2 w = 2l Simplify
= Multiplication Property of Equality
= Simplify
By Symmetric Property of Equality, therefore, if the time is to be
solved, the formula will be l
Example 3:
EXPLICITATIO
N
Solve for height h in the formula of the area of a triangle
A = bh. Fill in the blank with the Property of Equality to explain its steps.
A = bh Given
A(2) = bh (2) Multiplication Property of Equality
2 A = bh Simplify
2 A bh
= Multiplication Property of Equality
b b
2 A
=h Simplify
b
By Symmetric Property of Equality, therefore, if h is to be solved in A = bh, the
formula will be ℎ=
 WORKED
EXAMPLE
A. Solve each literal equation.

Formula Concept Unknown Variable

C =πd Circumference of a Circle 1. d
P = 4s Perimeter of a Square 2. s
y = mx + b Slope of a Line 3. m
P = 2l + 2w Perimeter of a Rectangle 4. w
P=a+b+c Perimeter of a Triangle 5. b
 WORKED
A. Solve each literal equation.
Formula
C =πd
EXAMPLE
Concept
Circumference of a Circle
Unknown Variable
1. d =

C = πd
=

=
 WORKED
A. Solve each literal equation.
Formula
P = 4s
EXAMPLE
Concept
Perimeter of a Square
Unknown Variable
2. s =

P = 4s
=

=
 WORKED
A. Solve each literal equation.
Formula
y = mx + b
EXAMPLE
Concept
Slope of a Line
Unknown Variable
3. m =

y = mx + b
y – b = mx + b – b
y – b = mx
= =
 WORKED
A. Solve each literal equation.
Formula
P = 2l + 2w
EXAMPLE
Concept
Perimeter of a Rectangle
Unknown Variable
4. w =

P = 2l + 2w
P - 2l = 2l – 2l + 2w
P - 2l = 2w
= =
 WORKED
A. Solve each literal equation.
Formula
P=a+b+c
EXAMPLE
Concept
Perimeter of a Triangle
Unknown Variable
5. b = P – a - c

P=a+b+c
P–a-c=a–a+b+c-c
P–a-c=b
 WORKED
EXAMPLE
B. Solve each equation for the indicated variable.

1. Solve 6 = mx - b for x
2. Solve 2(a + 3c) = 4a for a
3. Solve 3x – 2a = 7a for x
4. Solve -3x + 3y = 12 for y
5. Solve 6f + 3q = 16f – 2q for
q
 WORKED
B. Solve each equation for the indicated variable.
EXAMPLE
1. Solve 6 = mx - b for x
6 = mx - b
6 + b = mx – b + b
6 + b = mx x=
=
=
 WORKED
B. Solve each equation for the indicated variable.
2. Solve 2(aEXAMPLE
+ 3c) = 4a for a
2(a + 3c) = 4a
a(2) + 3c(2) = 4a a=
2a + 6c = 4a
2a – 2a + 6c = 4a – 2a
6c = 4a – 2a = =a
6c = 2a
 WORKED
B. Solve each equation for the indicated variable.
EXAMPLE
3. Solve 3x – 2a = 7a for
3x – 2a = 7a
x
3x – 2a + 2a = 7a + 2a
3x = 9a
= x = 3𝑎
𝑥 =3 𝑎
 WORKED
B. Solve each equation for the indicated variable.
4. Solve -3x + EXAMPLE
3y = 12 for y
-3x + 3y = 12
-3x + 3x + 3y = 12 + 3x =
3y = 12 + 3x
=
=
 WORKED
B. Solve each equation for the indicated variable.
EXAMPLE
5. Solve 6f + 3q = 16f – 2q for
6f + 3q = 16f – 2q
q
6f – 6f + 3q = 16f – 6f – 2q
3q = 10f – 2q q = 2f
3q + 2q = 10f – 2q + 2q
=
q = 2f
 LESSON
Activity 3: Who Found It?
ACTIVITY
Gavin has a mathematics class in the fourth period. Before he
arrived in his math class after recess, he found out that his
math project was missing. Help Gavin by pretending you are
an investigator who will help him find his Math project. Solve
for x in the literal equations. Then mark an “X” on the correct
answers to verify who got his project, where he left it, and
what time he lost it.
 LESSON
Activity 3:
Who
Found It?
ACTIVITY
 LESSON
Activity 3:
ANSWERS
ACTIVITY

Answer: Joy found the Math project in the library during the second
period.
Day
3
 SHORT REVIEW
1. Solve: 𝑥+7=12.
a) 𝑥=19
b) 𝑥=5
c) 𝑥=−5
d) 𝑥=−19
 SHORT REVIEW
2. Solve: 3𝑥=15.
a) 𝑥=-5
b) 𝑥=5
c) 𝑥=12
d) 𝑥=45
 SHORT REVIEW
if 𝑎=𝑏, then 𝑎+𝑐=𝑏+𝑐?
3. Which property of equality states that

a) Subtraction Property
b) Division Property
c) Addition Property
d) Multiplication Property
 SHORT REVIEW
4. Which step is correct to solve 𝑥+9=15?
a) Subtract 9 from both sides.
b) Add 9 to both sides.
c) Multiply both sides by 9.
d) Divide both sides by 9.
 SHORT REVIEW
What is the solution to 5𝑥−3=22?
a) 𝑥=3
b) 𝑥=5
c) 𝑥=6
d) 𝑥=4
 Sub-Topic
2:
Solving
Problems
Involving Literal
 EXPLICITATIO
N
Recall the Activity “The Road Trip Query” from the previous lesson.
From the formula d = rt, you were able to solve for t. This time,
continue to solve the problem.

Questions:
1. What is the formula for finding “t” in d=rt?
2. What are the given data in the problem?
3. How will you solve for its time?
4. How long will they travel for the 240-kilometer trip?
 EXPLICITATIO
N
To solve word problems, we can follow George
Polya’s steps
1. Understand the problem.
2. Make a plan.
3. Carry out the plan.
4. Look back and reflect
 WORKED
1. Two friends Ben and John are having a road trip when they pass by a

EXAMPLE
road sign “Speed Limit 60kph”. Ben asked his friend “If we need to travel for
240 kilometers to our destination? How long are we going to travel?” x
Given : distance = 240 km. , rate = 60kph
Formula : d = rt , t = ? t Therefore, it will
Solution : d = rt take Ben and
= 240 kms John 4 hours for
¿ their road trip.
60 kph
d
r
=t ¿ 4 hours
 WORKED
2. The area of a triangle has the formula A = 12bh. If the height of a triangular

Formula
EXAMPLE
paper whose area is 21 square inches and with a base of 7 inches.

Given : A = 21 in2 , b = 7 inches

: A = bh , h = ?
2 A Therefore, the
Solution : A(2) = bh (2) h = b height of the
2 A = bh 2 (2 1 ∈2 ) triangular paper
2 A bh h=
= 7 ∈¿ ¿ is 6 inches.
b b 42 𝑖𝑛 2
2 A h=
=h 7 ∈¿ ¿
b h =6 𝑖𝑛
 WORKED
3. The perimeter of a rectangle has the formula P = 2l + 2w. Find the width of

Formula
EXAMPLE
the plot if the perimeter is 100 feet with a length of 30 feet.
Given : Perimeter = 100 feet, length = 30 feet
: P = 2l + 2w, w = ?
Solution : P = 2l + 2w P − 2l
𝑤= Therefore, the
P - 2l = 2l – 2l + 2w 2
100 ft − 2 (30 ft ) width of the
P - 2l = 2w ¿
2 rectangular plot
= 100 ft − 6 0 ft is 20 feet.
¿
2
=
¿ 2 0 ft
 LESSON
Activity 4: Let’s Solve!
ACTIVITY
A. Solve the following problems.
1. Find the diameter of a coin if the circumference is 22 centimeters. (Use π = 3.14)
2. The perimeter of a square picture frame is 44 cm. Find the length of a side of the
picture frame.
3. The perimeter of a rectangular swimming pool is 56 meters. Its length is 12 meters.
Find the width of the swimming pool.
4. Two sides of a triangle have lengths 5dm and 8dm. The perimeter is 20 dm. Find the
length of the third side of the triangle.
5. The area of a rectangular lot is 63 square meters. The width of the lot measures 7
meters. Find its length.
 LESSON
Activity 4: Let’s Solve!
ACTIVITY
B. Degree Fahrenheit is 0F = 0C (9/5) + 32.
1. Convert F to C.
0 0

2. If 0F = 98.6, what is its equivalent temperature in degrees

Celsius?
3. If a human has a temperature of 98.6 F, does he/she have a
0

fever? Why?
 LESSON
ANSWERS
A.
1. 7 cm
ACTIVITY
B
1. C = ( F - 32)(59).
0 0

2. 11 cm. 2. 37 C
0

3. 16 meters 3. No. Because it is the normal body

4. 7 dm temperature of a human.
5. 9 meters
Day
4
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TAKEAWAYS
 FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
HOMEWORK
(OPTIONAL)
ANSWERS
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You
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day ahead!