Introduction to Formulas
Learn what a formula is, how to substitute values, and how to use formulas to solve problems. Letβs get started! π

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ποΈ What Is a Formula?
- A formula is a mathematical rule that links two quantities.
- You substitute x values into a formula to find the corresponding y values.
ποΈ How to Visualise a Formula?
- Use the formula to make a table of x and y values.
- Then plot these values on a graph to see the pattern.
ποΈ Using Formulas to Solve Problems
- A formula can represent real-life situations like saving money.
- You substitute values to solve specific problems.
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If , what is when ?
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Substitute into the formula: .
The formula for the distance traveled by a car is , where is the distance in miles and is the number of hours driven. How far will it travel after 3 hours?
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Substitute into the formula: . The car will travel 300 miles after 3 hours.
If , what is when ?
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Substitute into the formula: . Simplify: , so .
A companyβs total revenue is represented by , where is the number of products sold. How many products must be sold to reach a revenue of ?
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Substitute into the formula: . Simplify: , so .
The total cost of a gym membership is calculated by , where is the number of months and is the total cost in pounds. If the total cost is , how many months did the member sign up for?
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Substitute into the formula: . Simplify: , so .
A company charges a $200 setup fee and $50 for printing each book. If you print more than 10 books, you get a 10% discount on the total cost. How many books can be printed for $720?
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For , a discount applies. The discounted formula becomes . Substitute : . Simplify: . Solve: , so .
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