Wetzel

Math 155

1.3 – Problem Solving

Application Problems:                        WORD PROBLEMS!!

            To Solve:

             1.)  Understand the problem. Organizing the given information by sketching a diagram, making a table, or just rewriting it and know exactly what the problem is asking you to find.

             2.)  Derive a plan to solve the problem.  This may not even require any writing.

             3.)  Carry your plan out.  Solve the problem!

             4.)  Completely answer the question making sure your answer makes sense!.  There may be more than one answer or an answer may not make sense so you would cancel it out.    Include any units in the answer.

Ex.:      p.35  #12,  14,  18,  20,  26

HW:  p.34  #9-27odd