Using complete sentences, explain how solving a literal equation is similar to or different from simplifying an expression such as 6 - 2(52 + 7) ÷ 4.

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a literal equation is an equation, such as Area of a Square = Length x Height, $$A=L*H$$

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for instance, to solve that literal equation for height, if you are given Area and Length, you would have $$H = A/L$$

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the expression 6 - 2*(52+7) / 4 has no variables in it and it simply equals a value

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$$6-(2*59)/4$$ = $$6-29.5$$ = $$-23.5$$

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they are similar in that you still follow the order of operations

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Groupings, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition

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so a literal equation contains variables