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What is the strategic focus in the lesson on word problems?
What is the strategic focus in the lesson on word problems?
- Geometry
- Calculus
- Algebraic expressions (correct)
- Statistics
In algebraic expressions, what can a series of terms be made up of?
In algebraic expressions, what can a series of terms be made up of?
- Only variables
- Only addition
- Numbers, variables, or a product of numbers and/or variables (correct)
- Only numbers
What is the keyword phrase in Example 1 that indicates the operation to be performed?
What is the keyword phrase in Example 1 that indicates the operation to be performed?
- The number
- What is
- Is equal to
- The sum of (correct)
In word problems, why is it important to determine what information is relevant?
In word problems, why is it important to determine what information is relevant?
What property of equality is used to solve the equation in Example 1?
What property of equality is used to solve the equation in Example 1?
In Example 2, what is the age of James?
In Example 2, what is the age of James?
What is a recommended step when translating a word problem into an equation?
What is a recommended step when translating a word problem into an equation?
In Example 3, how many cakes were sold at the bakery on Monday?
In Example 3, how many cakes were sold at the bakery on Monday?
In Example 4, after how many months will both gym memberships have the same total cost?
In Example 4, after how many months will both gym memberships have the same total cost?
What is the solution to the equation in Example 5: The product between a number and 5 is equal to the same number plus sixteen?
What is the solution to the equation in Example 5: The product between a number and 5 is equal to the same number plus sixteen?
