1. A Way to Solve Equations
Guess Method
A Way to Solve Equations

2. G
Given – Underline the given values or numbers in the word problem. Label with the variable. List in “G” box.
Ex: What is the speed of a rocket that travels 9000d meters in 12.12t seconds? G U E S
 d = 9000m
t = 12.12s

3. U
Unknown – The value you must solve for; What is the question asking you for? Circle the word and label with a variable. List in “U” box.
Ex: What is the speed of a rocket that travels 9000d meters in 12.12t seconds? G U E S
 d = 9000m
t = 12.12s
Speed = v = ?

4. E
Equation – Formula you will use from formula chart to solve for the unknown. It will have the given variables in the equation. List in the “E” Box.
Ex: What is the speed of a rocket that travels 9000d meters in 12.12t seconds? (Velocity = distance/time) G U E S
 d = 9000m
t = 12.12s
Speed = v = ?
v = d/t

5. S
Solve – Replace variables from equation with the numbers in the given box. Record in the “S” box. G U E S
 d = 9000m
t = 12.12s
Speed = v = ?
v = d/t
9000/12.12 =

6. S
Solution – Your final answer. Plug the solve box into a calculator and record the answer. Make sure to include units. G U E S
 d = 9000m
t = 12.12s
Speed = v = ?
v = d/t
9000/12.12 =
742.57m/s