Pearson Algebra 2 Common Core, 2011
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End-of-Course Assessment

Exercise 2 Page 964

Apply inverse operations to isolate r.

G

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We are given the Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation equation. F = G m_1 m_2/r^2 To solve this literal equation for r, we will use the Properties of Equality to apply inverse operations on the equation. Remember, only like terms can be combined.

F = G m_1 m_2/r^2
r^2 F= G m_1 m_2
r^2 = Gm_1m_2/F
r= sqrt(Gm_1m_2/F)

This corresponds to option G.