Problem solving using mathematics
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STEP 1: Identify the request.
What does the problem ask for?
STEP 2: Respond to the request.
STEP 3: Generate the result.
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STEP 1: Identify the request.
What does the problem ask for?
STEP 2: Respond to the request.
STEP 3: Generate the result.
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| A substantial number of problems of this kind can be constructed presenting a variety of challenges. For example "How many peas in a can of peas?", "How many poped corns in a bag of popcorn?" "How many gumballs in one of those big spherical machines seen in some stores?" "How many carbon atoms in the human body?" "How many stars can one see on a clear night?" |
Non-mathematical solutions to the problem solved here can be seen at the links shown colored at the top of the solution. Use your browser BACK button to return here from any of the links shown (colored) in the problem presentation. |
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1998, Howard C. McAllister.