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What is the first step in the problem-solving strategy for word problems?
What is the first step in the problem-solving strategy for word problems?
- Assign a variable to the unknown quantity.
- Check the solution.
- Read the whole question. (correct)
- Translate the words into algebraic expressions.
Which step directly follows determining what to solve for in the problem-solving strategy?
Which step directly follows determining what to solve for in the problem-solving strategy?
- Set up an equation or system of equations. (correct)
- Solve the equation algebraically.
- Check the solution.
- Translate the words into algebraic expressions.
In the context of solving word problems, which statement best describes the purpose of translating words into algebraic expressions?
In the context of solving word problems, which statement best describes the purpose of translating words into algebraic expressions?
- To represent the given information mathematically. (correct)
- To find any possible solutions to the problem immediately.
- To define all coefficients and constants in the equation.
- To create more complex equations than necessary.
What method is suggested for solving the equations established from a word problem?
What method is suggested for solving the equations established from a word problem?
Why is it important to check the solution after solving the equations?
Why is it important to check the solution after solving the equations?
Which of the following is the correct first action when solving a word problem?
Which of the following is the correct first action when solving a word problem?
What is the purpose of assigning a variable in the problem-solving strategy?
What is the purpose of assigning a variable in the problem-solving strategy?
Which of the following best describes the process of translating words into algebraic expressions?
Which of the following best describes the process of translating words into algebraic expressions?
After setting up an equation, which step should be prioritised for correctly solving the problem?
After setting up an equation, which step should be prioritised for correctly solving the problem?
What should be done if the solution does not satisfy the original equations?
What should be done if the solution does not satisfy the original equations?
Which of the following statements about checking the solution is true?
Which of the following statements about checking the solution is true?
