SAT Subject Test Mathematics Level 1

To solve an equation for one variable in terms of another means to isolate the
one variable on one side of the equation, leaving an expression containing the
other variable on the other side of the equation.

For example, to solve the equation 3 x – 10y = –5x + 6y for x in terms of y,
isolate x:

Now look at the next example, which asks you to solve “in terms of.”

Example 8

1. If       what    is  the value   of  x   in  terms   of  a,  b,  and c?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)