Introduction to Using a Problem Solving Strategy
Equations, when used in our everyday lives, tends to be harder to solve because of their difficult wording. Numbers are generally spoken or delivered through written word. For example, how long would it take me to drive 10 miles if I am going 65 miles per hour? This chapter will teach you strategies when approaching word problems with no obvious equation, as well as how to apply these strategies to number problems.Learning Outcomes
By the end of this section, you will be able to:- Approach word problems with a positive attitude
- Use a problem solving strategy for word problems
- Solve number problems
READINESS QUIZ
1) If you missed this problem, review this video about solving a one step equation that contains a fraction. https://youtu.be/uzTns24bwHY If you missed this problem, review this video on solving linear equations that require two steps, and involve both addition/ subtraction and multiplication/ division. https://youtu.be/DqeQt-fhz2ULicenses & Attributions
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- Question ID 140303, 115779, 140454. Authored by: Lumen Learning. License: CC BY: Attribution. License terms: IMathAS Community License, CC-BY + GPL.
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- Ex 2: Solving Two-Step Equations Using Integers. Authored by: James Sousa (Mathispower4u.com). License: CC BY: Attribution.
- The Language of Addition. Authored by: James Sousa (Mathispower4u.com). License: CC BY: Attribution.
- The Language of Subtraction. Authored by: James Sousa (Mathispower4u.com). License: CC BY: Attribution.
- The Language of Multiplication. Authored by: James Sousa (Mathispower4u.com). License: CC BY: Attribution.
- The Language of Division. Authored by: James Sousa (Mathispower4u.com). License: CC BY: Attribution.
- Ex: Solve One Step Equations With Fraction by Multiplying. Authored by: James Sousa (Mathispower4u.com). License: CC BY: Attribution.
- Ex 2: Solving Two-Step Equations Using Integers. Authored by: James Sousa (Mathispower4u.com). License: CC BY: Attribution.
- Highway at Night. Authored by: CityscapeGUY. Located at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/117317408@N03/12481560173/. License: CC BY: Attribution.