We solve a literal equation just like any other equation. When we solve for a variable we need to isolate the variable meaning we need to undo the operations that are being applied to the variable.

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Mr and Mrs Smith take their two children to the cinema. The total cost is £33. Mr Jones takes his three children to the cinema and the total cost is £27.50. Calculate the price of a child's ticket and ...