What are the different strategies used to solve a word problem?

Question

Avery Alexander · Accepted Answer

Here's a word puzzle to get you started.

Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was$ 14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse. How much was the blouse?

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Determine what the question is requesting first.

Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was$ 14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse . How much was the blouse?

Next, determine which numbers they are.

Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was$ 14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse . How much was the blouse?

Next, list the essential terms: add, deduct, remove, spend, earn, times, twice, half, and so on.

Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was$ 14 less than twice what she spent for a blouse . How much was the blouse?

Put everything into an equation at the end.

#42=2*"blouse" - 14#

Proceed to solve the equation.

#56=2*blouse#

#blouse = 28#

The cost of the blouse was twenty-eight dollars.

Jameson Allen · Answer

undefined Some strategies used to solve word problems include:

1. Identify key information.
2. Translate the problem into mathematical equations.
3. Choose an appropriate operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
4. Solve the equations.
5. Check the solution to ensure it makes sense in the context of the problem.