1.2 Constructing Models and Solving Problems Flashcards
Uniform Motion Formula
Distance = Rate X Time
Perimeter of a Rectangle Formula
Perimeter = P
l = length
w = width
Fahrenheit to Celsius Temperature Formula
C = Celsius
F = Fahrenheit
Celsius to Fahrenheit Temperature Formula
C = Celsius
F = Fahrenheit
Total Resistance Formula in Ohms
Area of a Trapezoid Formula
Area of a Rectangle Formula
Area of a Parallelogram Formula
Area of a Circle
Area of a Triangle
Surface Area of a Cube
Volume of a Cube
Volume of a Rectangular Prism
Volume of a Cylinder
Volume of a Sphere
Circumference of a Circle
Pythagorean Theorem
an equation involving two or more variables
formula
using formulas and functions to represent real-life situations
model
involves mixing liquids, chemical solutions, candy, people, etc.
mixture problems
involves motion at a constant rate
uniform motion
problems that involve people or machines doing something to accomplish a task
work
What are the problem solving strategies for word problems?
1) Read the problem. Underline/circle key items.
2) Draw a diagram if possible.
3) Choose a variable and describe what it represents with units.
4) Write an equation using the variable and other important information. (Formula?)
5) Solve the equation.
6) Check your answer.
7) Write a sentence restating the problem with its solution and units.
