Word Problems

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Word Problems
Translating English phrases and sentences into
mathematical expressions and solving mathematical
equations.
Word meanings for translating phrases
Steps for solving Word Problems
Solving Word Problems Without equations
Addition
1.
Have LET statements representing all unknowns
in terms of x
sum larger than increased by added to more than
Subtraction
2.
Translate the English words to get an algebraic
equation.
difference minus decreased by less
than subtracted
Multiplication
3.
Solve the equation for x.
times one-third of product one-half
of multiplied
Division
4.
Substitute x value back into LET statements
to get all unknowns.
divided by quotient
5.
Write a sentence to answer the Word problem.
When solving word problems, we need to understand
the meaning of terms in order to translate a
phrase Into a mathematical equation. When
solving word problems, we need to follow the 5
steps. These steps help us to organize our
thought and Approach the word problems in a
systematic and logical way.