Using complete sentences, explain what might happen if the order of operations was used to solve a literal equation.

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dariyana · Answer

$$\frac{ S }{ 4 }=\frac{ 4V^{2} }{ 4? }$$

ganeshie8 · Answer

you should not use order of operating when solving a literal equation. it complicates the isolation process

ganeshie8 · Answer

for example, take below equation and try to solve using 'order of operations' :-

Solve the literal equation : 2x-3 = 7

ganeshie8 · Answer

PEMDAS

first comes Multiplication, since 2 is attached to x, to isolate x, we divide the whole equation with 2 :

2x-3 = 7
/2        /2

x - 3/2 = 7/2

ganeshie8 · Answer

Next, add 3/2 both sides

x - 3/2 = 7/2
   + 3/2   +3/2

ganeshie8 · Answer

x = 7/2 + 3/3

x = 10/2

x = 5

ganeshie8 · Answer

Obviously this is a bit complicated. You sure know the the other easy way to solve this... dont you ?