Solving word problems:
Strategies
Let statement (eg. let d=distance, t=time)
Create an algebraic expression relating variables (remember more than, less than, times, is, etc)
Substitute and known values
Isolate the unknown variable to solve!
Check your work
TUTORIAL: http://www.themathpage.com/alg/word-problems.htm
Assignment: 5.6 in notes package (chart math-english + 3 examples)
Notes: On the board today (projector is still broken…)
Have a great long weekend…
