Word Problems (Grade 10 NSC Matric Mathematics): Quizzes
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How many steps are in the systematic problem-solving strategy for word problems?
How many steps are in the systematic problem-solving strategy for word problems?
7 steps
Which part of solving word problems is often the most challenging?
Which part of solving word problems is often the most challenging?
The translation step
In a shop with 7 cycles and 19 wheels, if bicycles have 2 wheels, how many bicycles are there?
In a shop with 7 cycles and 19 wheels, if bicycles have 2 wheels, how many bicycles are there?
2 bicycles
If Bongani has 2 marks more than Jane and their sum is 14, what is Jane's mark?
If Bongani has 2 marks more than Jane and their sum is 14, what is Jane's mark?
6 marks
A fruitshake costs R 2,00 more than chocolate. If 3 fruit + 5 chocolate = R 78, find chocolate?
A fruitshake costs R 2,00 more than chocolate. If 3 fruit + 5 chocolate = R 78, find chocolate?
R 9,00
What type of equation do consecutive integer problems often lead to?
What type of equation do consecutive integer problems often lead to?
Quadratic equations
In word problems, what mathematical operation does the phrase 'more than' indicate?
In word problems, what mathematical operation does the phrase 'more than' indicate?
Addition
What is an essential exam tip when starting to solve a word problem?
What is an essential exam tip when starting to solve a word problem?
Always define your variables clearly
Which is listed as a common type of word problem?
Which is listed as a common type of word problem?
Age problems
After assigning variables, what is the next step in the problem-solving strategy?
After assigning variables, what is the next step in the problem-solving strategy?
Translate words into expressions