Continue on Chapter 5.4 Forming Linear Equations to Solve Problems
1. Midterm Exam: all about equations
2. Constructing/Forming Linear Equations to Solve Problems
The steps involved in problem solving with linear equations are:
- Step 1. Read the question carefully and identify the unknown quantity
- Step 2. Use a letter to represent the unknown quantity (e.g. x)
- Step 3. Express other quantities in terms of x
- Step 4. Construct/Form an equation based on the given information
- Step 5. Solve the equation
- Step 6. Write down the answer statement
3. Homework:
- Redo the problems you got wrong in last two homework assignments