1. 1.5 “Problem Solving Strategies” Examples: 1. A train travels between Boston and Washington, a distance of 457 miles. The trip takes 6.5 hours. What is the average rate of speed? Steps: 1.Choose a formula: D = r(t) Distance = Rate(Time) 2.Make an equation and solve: 3.Write the answer as it applies to the problem.

2. Examples 2.A paramotor is a parachute propelled by a fan-like motor. The table shows the height of the paramotorist “t” minutes after beginning a descent. Find the height of the paramotorist after 7 minutes. Time (min) 0 1 2 3 Height (ft) 2000 1750 1500 1250 Make equation and solve.

3. Examples 3. You are hanging 4 banners on the wall of the school gym. The banners are 8 ft. wide and the wall is 62 feet long. There should be an equal amount of space between the wall and the banners. How far apart should the banners be placed? Make equation and solve.

4. Examples 4. Write equations that re presents the tables: x 0 1 2 3 4 5 y 5 2 -1 -4 -7 -10 x 0 2 4 6 8 y 14 22 30 38 46 Find: Change in y Change in x and starting value of y, then write an equation.