When doing word problems you can get a system by using the information given.  First you need to make a let statement which states the variables you will be using and what they represent. Verbs usually indicate equal signs. An example would be “Is”. There are also switch words like “From” or “Than” which mean you should switch that part of the question around. The example below shows what to do when you see one.

 

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