A-SSE.1.b
Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single entity. For example, interpret P(1+r)^n as the product of P and a factor not depending on P.
Example Problems
Clara is measuring two cubes.
Given the surface area A of the first cube, Clara uses the formula
to compute its edge length s to be 2 meters.
The second cube has 9 times the surface area of the first. What is its edge length?
Given the surface area A of the first cube, Clara uses the formula
to compute its edge length s to be 2 meters.
The second cube has 9 times the surface area of the first. What is its edge length?
Mei is measuring two spheres.
Given the volume V of the first sphere, Mei uses the formula
to compute its radius r to be 6 inches.
The second sphere has 8 times the volume of the first. What is its radius?
Given the volume V of the first sphere, Mei uses the formula
to compute its radius r to be 6 inches.
The second sphere has 8 times the volume of the first. What is its radius?
Lionel is studying two simple pendulums on Earth.
Using the formula
he computes the length L of the first pendulum to be 1 meter from its period T.
The second pendulum has twice the period of the first one. What is its length?
Using the formula
he computes the length L of the first pendulum to be 1 meter from its period T.
The second pendulum has twice the period of the first one. What is its length?
Khan Academy ResourcesInterpreting expressions with multiple variablesInterpreting expressions with multiple variables: CylinderAnalyzing structure word problem: pet store (1 of 2)Structure in rational expressionInterpreting expressions with multiple variables: ResistorsAnalyzing structure word problem: pet store (2 of 2)Reasoning about unknown variables: divisibilityReasoning about unknown variables

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