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CHPT 11

The document discusses problem solving techniques for word problems. It provides steps to follow which include reading the problem, identifying known and unknown values, drawing diagrams or tables, translating to equations, solving equations, and checking answers. Examples of word problems involving linear equations, ages, and numbers are provided for students to practice solving.

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CHPT 11

The document discusses problem solving techniques for word problems. It provides steps to follow which include reading the problem, identifying known and unknown values, drawing diagrams or tables, translating to equations, solving equations, and checking answers. Examples of word problems involving linear equations, ages, and numbers are provided for students to practice solving.

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CHAPTER 11: Problem Solving

Presenter: Mr M Netshiozwi
Word problems
1. Read the problem all the way through quickly, to see what kind of
word problem it is and what it is about.
2. Look for a question at the end of the problem. This is often a good
way to find what you are solving for. Sometimes two or three things
need to be found.
3. Start every problem with a “Let” statement, such as, “Let x=
something,” letting the variable represent what you are trying to find
(the unknown). If there is more than one unknown to be solved, it is
often easier to let your variable represent the smaller quantity.
4. Reread the problem, carefully analyzing it, using some or all of the
following tools:
a. Find Key words and phrases that can be translated into math symbols
b. Draw a sketch and/or create a table
c. Try to solve the problem using easier numbers
d. Try to relate the problem to your own experience
5. Translate the word problem into an equation. Then solve the
equation.
6. Write your answer(s), labeling with the appropriate units (inches,
mph, pounds, etc.)
7. Reread the question to make sure your answer is sensible (i.e. Check
your solution).
Example : (Involving linear equation)

a. A customer left his car for service and received a combined bill (for
parts and labour) of R228. If labour cost twice as much as the parts,
find the amount that parts and labour each cost.
b. A family consisting of 2 adults and a number of children went to the cinema.
Each adult paid R9 and each child paid R3.50. If the total bill was R39, how many
children went ?
c. Johanne is 3 years older than Amy. Three times Johanne’s age is 15 years more
than twice Amy’s age. How old are Johanne and Amy ?
For student to solve
a. Jason is 6 years older than Marry. Six years ago, Jason was twice as
old Marry. How old are each now ?

a. There are two numbers whose sum is 72. One number is twice the
other. What are the numbers ?
Number sentence
Exercise
Rewrite the following sentences as number sentences:

a) The sum of eight and a number.


b) The difference between 11 and a smaller number
c) The difference of 3 times a number and 5
d) When a number is divided by 5, the quotient is 12
Exercise : Solve the following
a) There are 𝑥 pens in a pack. I buy 4 packs. How many pens did I buy?

b) Think of a number. Double the number. Subtract 6 from the result


and divide the answer by 2. The quotient will be 20. What is the
number ?
c) Think of a number. Triple the number. Add 4 from the result and
divide the answer by 4. The quotient will be 10. What is the number
?

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