Problem solving using mathematics

STEP 1: Identify the request. What does the problem ask for? STEP 2: Respond to the request. Ask " How Would I Find Out ? " STEP 3: Generate the result. Ask "What does the result tell me?"

The solution uses algebra. For an arithmetic solution see example 1 at TEACHERS HELPING TEACHERS . The page provides an excellent set of lesson plans.

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Request-Response-Result

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