1. A3 Section 1.3 Models and Applications
Homework: p odd

2. Word Problems!! Wahoo!!
Strategies…Don’t Panic!!
Read problem carefully. I usually underline what the important information is.
Define the variable (s).
Write expressions in terms of the variable.
Solve the equation
Check to make sure it makes sense…
Example 1 p. 123 “Starting Salaries for College Graduates with Undergraduate Degrees”

3. Example 3 p. 126 “Selecting a Monthly Text Message Plan” Example 5 p
Example 3 p. 126 “Selecting a Monthly Text Message Plan” Example 5 p. 128 “Solving a Dual Investment Problem” Geometry formulas that you are responsible to know:

4. Still more geometry formulas…

5. Guided Practice:
The length of an American football field is 200 feet more than the width. If the perimeter of the field is 1040 feet, what are its dimensions?

6. Whiteboard Problem:
The length of a rectangular pool is 6 meters less than twice the width. If the pool’s perimeter is 126 meters, what are its dimensions?