Martin-Gay, Beginning Algebra, 5ed 22 Strategy for Problem Solving General Strategy for Problem Solving 1Introduction: Understand the problem by: Read and reread the problem Choose a variable to represent the unknown Construct a drawing, whenever possible 2.Body: Translate the problem into an equation and solve the equation 3.Conclusion: Interpret your result State your conclusion
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Martin-Gay, Beginning Algebra, 5ed 99 Let x = Sue’s weight (pounds) x + 15 = Mary’s weight (pounds) Let w = width of rectangle (inches) 2w + 4 = length of rectangle (inches) Let x = Larry’s earnings (dollars) x = Joe’s earnings (dollars)
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Martin-Gay, Beginning Algebra, 5ed 12 = 2x =.05x = 6.5h =.25q = 16x
Martin-Gay, Beginning Algebra, 5ed x = total cost (dollars)
Martin-Gay, Beginning Algebra, 5ed 14 = = p – 0.12p
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Martin-Gay, Beginning Algebra, 5ed 16 I Introduction II Body
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Martin-Gay, Beginning Algebra, 5ed 18 I Introduction II Body
Martin-Gay, Beginning Algebra, 5ed 19 I Introduction II Body