Algebra: Chapter 6, Lesson 9, page 291.
Using Equations that Factor
There are 3 steps to using the problem solving guidelines below to help solve problems involving writing and solving an equation. They are:
1. Understand the problem
- What am I trying to find out
- What data am I given
- Have I ever solved a similar problem?
2. Develop and carry out a PLAN
- What strategy might I use to solve the problem?
- How can I correctly carry out the strategy I selected?
3. Find the ANSWER and CHECK
- Does the proposed solution check?
- What is the answer to the problem?
- Does the answer seem reasonable?
- Have I stated the answer clearly?