An Introduction to Solving Word Problems (2.2.1)

Question 1

• Working a word problem requires both the mathematical skills and the ability to restate the facts as variables in equations.

Answer 1

• Working a word problem requires both the mathematical skills and the ability to restate the facts as variables in equations.

Question 2

• Word Problem Solving Process:

1. Determine the facts
2. Define the variables
3. Create an equation
4. Solve the equation
5. Check your answer

Answer 2

• Word Problem Solving Process:

1. Determine the facts
2. Define the variables
3. Create an equation
4. Solve the equation
5. Check your answer

Question 3

Working a word problem is first of all a translation process.

You must:

1. Determine your facts.
2. Define the variables.
3. Create an equation.

Only then do you perform the steps to solve for the requested information.

Answer 3

Working a word problem is first of all a translation process.

You must:

1. Determine your facts.
2. Define the variables.
3. Create an equation.

Only then do you perform the steps to solve for the requested information.

Question 4

Working a word problem requires that you read carefully and think about what the words are telling you.

Constantly think about what the problem is telling you.

Stick very closely to the facts as presented.

Separate the facts. You might want to make a list.
Note what is being asked for so you can define your variables.

Also note any stray information that you will not use.
Many word problems include information that is interesting but not needed to solve for the requested answers.

Answer 4

Working a word problem requires that you read carefully and think about what the words are telling you.

Constantly think about what the problem is telling you.

Stick very closely to the facts as presented.

Separate the facts. You might want to make a list.
Note what is being asked for so you can define your variables.

Also note any stray information that you will not use. Many
word problems include information that is interesting but not needed to solve for the requested answers.