1. Steps for Solving Application Problems Example 1 – page 139: #53 For the period 1999-2004, the maximum depth of the Dead Sea decreased by 9.9 feet. The maximum depth in 2004 was 1036.7 feet. What was the maximum depth in 1999? Step 1: Define the variable. Let d = maximum depth in 1999 Step 2: Draw and label a picture, if necessary. Step 3: Write an equation. Depth in 1999 - 9.9 feet = depth in 2004 Step 4: Solve the equation. Step 5: Write a complete sentence that answers the question in the problem. The maximum depth of the Dead Sea in 1999 was 1046.6 feet.

2. Steps for Solving Application Problems Example 2 – page 139: #55 A rectangular trampoline has a area of 187 square feet. The length of the trampoline is 17 feet. What is its width? Step 1: Define the variable. Let w = width of the trampoline Step 2: Draw and label a picture, if necessary. Step 3: Write an equation. Area = length X width Step 4: Solve the equation. Step 5: Write a complete sentence that answers the question in the problem. The width of the trampoline is 11 feet. w l = 17 ft

3. Steps for Solving Application Problems Practice 1 – page 139: #56 The van used to transport patients to and from a rehabilitation facility is equipped with a wheelchair lift. The maximum lifting capacity for the lift is 300 pounds. The wheel chairs used by the facility weigh 55 pounds each. What is the maximum weight of a wheelchair occupant who can use the lift? Step 1: Define the variable. Step 2: Draw and label a picture, if necessary. Step 3: Write an equation. Step 4: Solve the equation. Step 5: Write a complete sentence that answers the question in the problem.

4. Steps for Solving Application Problems Example 3 – page 145 #37 A dance academy charges $24 per class and a one-time registration fee of $15. A student paid a total of $687 to the academy. Find the number of classes the student took. Step 1: Define the variable. Let n = number of classes the student took Step 2: Draw and label a picture, if necessary. Step 3: Write an equation. rate per class Step 4: Solve the equation. Step 5: Write a complete sentence that answers the question in the problem. The student paid for 28 dance classes. x Number of classes + Registration fee = Total paid

5. Steps for Solving Application Problems Practice 2 – page 145 #38 Tyler paid $125 to get his car repaired. The total cost for the repairs was the sum of the amount paid for parts and the amount paid for labor. Tyler was charged $76 for parts and $32 per hour for labor. Find the amount of time it took to repair his car. Step 1: Define the variable. Step 2: Draw and label a picture, if necessary. Step 3: Write an equation. Step 4: Solve the equation. Step 5: Write a complete sentence that answers the question in the problem.

6. Assignment: Workbook page 31: 21, 22, 23, 24 page 33: 19, 20 Work on notebook paper. Show all steps.