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Section 3.6. Writing Equations for Story Problems. 25 19 34 31 12 17 9. Add this list of numbers. (without a calculator, paper, or pencil.). Setting Up and Solving Story Problems. Use the Problem Solving Method. Problem Solving Method.
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Section 3.6 Writing Equations for Story Problems
25 19 34 31 12 17 9 Add this list of numbers.(without a calculator, paper, or pencil.)
Setting Up and Solving Story Problems Use the Problem Solving Method.
Problem Solving Method Ask- Read the problem carefully to determine what you are trying to find. Brainstorm-What can we use a variable to represent? Choose- Find the best way to define the variables. Demonstrate- Set up the equation and solve the problem. Evaluate- Does your solution answer the problem? (and seem reasonable)
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Homework Story Problems Worksheet 1