This week in Math 10 I learned about the 4 steps to solve word problems. As week as this we learned about the translating hints that can help us decode the word problems and make it easier to understand.

Translating Hints:

Switch Words: From, than

Examples:

1. Two from eight
2. Five larger than three

Equal Sign (=):

verbs: is, was, will be

examples: run, walk, drive climb

The 4 steps include:

1. Declare the variables
2. Write systems (2 equations)
3. Solve(substitution/elimination)
4. Answer in sentences(does the answer make sense)-include units(people, cars, money etc.)