Question

Which of the following are steps in practical problem solving? Assign an identifying variable to the quantity to be found. Make a guess at the value of the variable. Write a sentence stating conditions placed on the quantity. Check if the value is correct. 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.

3. Solve the sentence for the variable.

Answer 2

The steps involved in practical problem solving are as follows:

Assign an identifying variable to the quantity to be found.

Write a sentence stating conditions placed on the quantity.

Solve the sentence for the variable.