Question

Which of the following are steps in practical problem solving?

1. Assign an identifying variable to the quantity to be found.
2. Make a guess at the value of the variable.
3. Write a sentence stating conditions placed on the quantity.
4. Check if the value is correct.
5. Solve the sentence for the variable.

Answer 1

1.Assign an identifying variable to the quantity to be found.

2. Write a sentence stating conditions placed on the quantity

5. Solve the sentence for the variable

Answer 2

1. Assign an identifying variable to the quantity to be found.

2. Write a sentence stating conditions placed on the quantity.

3. Solve the sentence for the variable.