Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Equations (Section 1 - No. 31)
What does it mean to 'isolate' a variable?
To get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.
To set the variable's value to zero.
To substitute a value for the variable.
To eliminate the variable from the equation.
Shpjegimi
Isolating means getting the variable alone on one side.