Sally has 13 coins in her pocket. Nine of the coins are nickels, and the
rest of the coins are dimes. How many of the coins are dimes?
a.
Identify what is being asked.
b.
Strategize (What variable will you use to represent the unknown?)
c.
Set up (Write an equation)
d.
Solve (Find the solution)
e.
Check
(Does your answer make sense?)
Don't answer if you aren't going to answer all the questions!