The document outlines the steps to solve an algebraic word problem:
Step 1 is to construct algebraic formulae to represent the information given.
Step 2 is to formulate algebraic equations based on the formulae.
Step 3 is to solve the algebraic equations to find the unknown value asked for in the problem. The example problem is solved as an illustration of these steps.
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GENERAL PROCEDURE
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General Procedure in the Solution of Word Problems
The document outlines the steps to solve an algebraic word problem:
Step 1 is to construct algebraic formulae to represent the information given.
Step 2 is to formulate algebraic equations based on the formulae.
Step 3 is to solve the algebraic equations to find the unknown value asked for in the problem. The example problem is solved as an illustration of these steps.
The document outlines the steps to solve an algebraic word problem:
Step 1 is to construct algebraic formulae to represent the information given.
Step 2 is to formulate algebraic equations based on the formulae.
Step 3 is to solve the algebraic equations to find the unknown value asked for in the problem. The example problem is solved as an illustration of these steps.
EXAMPLE Some birds were flying and met a bird on their way. The bird greeted them; hello hundred! They said we are not hundred; we need half of us plus you to make us hundred. How many birds were flying? SOLUTION Step 1: Construct Algebraic Formulae Let the number of birds be x Then half the number of birds will be