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Gr 10 Math Ch 2: Word Problems

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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?

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?

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?

Using substitution or other algebraic methods. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to check the solution after solving the equations?

To verify that the answer fits the original problem context. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct first action when solving a word problem?

Read the whole question. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning a variable in the problem-solving strategy?

To represent an unknown quantity mathematically Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the process of translating words into algebraic expressions?

Formulating mathematical expressions that reflect the relationships in the problem Signup and view all the answers

After setting up an equation, which step should be prioritised for correctly solving the problem?

Solving the equation using algebraic methods Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the solution does not satisfy the original equations?

Re-evaluate the steps taken and check for errors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about checking the solution is true?

It verifies that the solution meets the parameters of the problem Signup and view all the answers