Summary: Using Formulas to Solve Word Problems

Key Concepts

Distance, Rate, and Time Formula

  • d=rt

Where d is distance, r is rate, and t is time.

Simple interest earned in an account can be defined by the formula

  • I=Prt

Where I is the interest earned, P is principal, r is the interest rate, and t is time.

Conversion formula for Fahrenheit to Celsius is

  • C=(F32)59

Where F is degrees in Fahrenheit and C is degrees in Celsius