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S-O-L-V-E

S-O-L-V-E. A word problem solving strategy. S: Study The Problem. Underline the question Answer the question, “What is this problem asking me to find?” in your own words. O: Organize the Facts . Identify each fact Eliminate unnecessary facts List all necessary facts. L: Line Up a plan .

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S-O-L-V-E

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  1. S-O-L-V-E A word problem solving strategy

  2. S: Study The Problem • Underline the question • Answer the question, “What is this problem asking me to find?” in your own words

  3. O: Organize the Facts • Identify each fact • Eliminate unnecessary facts • List all necessary facts

  4. L: Line Up a plan • Choose an operation or operations • Write in words what your plan of action will be

  5. V: verify your plan with action • Begin with estimating your answer • Carry out your plan

  6. E: Examine your answer • Does your answer make sense? (compare your answer to the question) • Is your answer reasonable? (compare your answer to your estimate) • Is your answer accurate? (Check your work) • Write your answer in a complete sentence.

  7. Sample Problem Chris wanted to take a taxi from the library to the mall. The taxi driver said there was a $2.00 fee plus $0.75 per mile. Chris knew the library was 11 miles from the mall. How much would the taxi ride cost?

  8. S: Study the problem Chris wanted to take a taxi from the library to the mall. The taxi driver said there was a $2.00 fee plus $0.75 per mile. Chris knew the library was 11 miles from the mall. How much would the taxi ride cost? The price of a taxi ride from the library to the mall.

  9. O: organize the facts • Chris wanted to take a taxi from the library to the mall. The taxi driver said there was a $2.00 fee plus $0.75 per mile. Chris knew the library was 11 miles from the mall. How much would the taxi ride cost? • $2.00 Fee • $0.75 per mile • 11 miles from the library to the mall

  10. L: Line up a plan Chris wanted to take a taxi from the library to the mall. The taxi driver said there was a $2.00 fee plus $0.75 per mile. Chris knew the library was 11 miles from the mall. How much would the taxi ride cost? • Multiplication and addition • Multiply the number of miles by the cost per mile. Add the fee to the product.

  11. V: Verify your plan with Action Chris wanted to take a taxi from the library to the mall. The taxi driver said there was a $2.00 fee plus $0.75 per mile. Chris knew the library was 11 miles from the mall. How much would the taxi ride cost? • Estimate: Less than $13.00 • 11($0.75) = $8.25 • $8.25 + $2 = $10.25

  12. E: Examine your answer Chris wanted to take a taxi from the library to the mall. The taxi driver said there was a $2.00 fee plus $0.75 per mile. Chris knew the library was 11 miles from the mall. How much would the taxi ride cost? • It would cost Chris $10.25 to take a taxi from the library to the mall.

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