Solving Word Problems (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Flashcards
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What do algebra word problems require you to do?
What do algebra word problems require you to do?
Translate real-world scenarios into mathematical equations
1st step in solving word problems
1st step in solving word problems
Read carefully to understand what is being asked
2nd step in solving word problems
2nd step in solving word problems
Identify the goal (what to find)
3rd step in solving word problems
3rd step in solving word problems
Highlight key info (quantities, relationships, constraints)
4th step in solving word problems
4th step in solving word problems
Choose variables for the unknowns
Appropriate variable for time
Appropriate variable for time
Appropriate variable for distance
Appropriate variable for distance
Expression for half of
Expression for half of
Expression for one-third of
Expression for one-third of
Difference between half of and one-third of
Difference between half of and one-third of
Key word in example problem
Key word in example problem
difference