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3.3 Solving Equations With Word Problems

This document provides a guide on solving equations with word problems, including translating mathematical terms into English. It outlines steps for solving word problems, such as defining variables, creating equations, and checking solutions. Several examples illustrate how to write algebraic expressions and equations based on word problems.

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3.3 Solving Equations With Word Problems

This document provides a guide on solving equations with word problems, including translating mathematical terms into English. It outlines steps for solving word problems, such as defining variables, creating equations, and checking solutions. Several examples illustrate how to write algebraic expressions and equations based on word problems.

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Unit 3: Solving Equations

3.3 Solving Equations with Word Problems

Translating Mathematical terms into English terms:

Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Equals


+ – x ÷ =

Increase Decrease
“of”
Sum Difference
Multiply Quotient “is”
More Less
Product Divide Result
Plus Minus
Times
Take away

Example 1: Write an algebraic expression using one variable.

a) 3 times a number _______________


b) a number decreased by 3 _______________
c) twice the width increased by 3 _______________

Example 2: Write an equation using one variable.

a) A number increased by 35 is 82 _______________


b) Five times a number is 185 _______________
c) Four times a number less 47 is 293 _______________
d) Gina’s age 5 years ago was 10. _______________

STEPS to Solving Word Problems:


1) Write “let statements” to define variables.

2) Create an equation.

3) Solve the equation.

4) Check solution using LS/RS method.

5) Write a conclusion using a “therefore” statement.


Example 3: Three times a number plus 4 is 16. Find the number.

Example 4: Determine two consecutive numbers whose sum is 135.

Example 5: Abdul is 6 years older than his brother Ali. The sum of their ages is 38.
What are their ages?
Example 6: Ms. Smith has $21.90 made up of dimes and quarters.
If there are 117 coins in total, how many quarters are there? How many dimes are there?

Example 7: The length of a rectangle is 3 times the width plus 5. If the perimeter of the
rectangle is 74 m, determine the dimensions (length and width).

Example 8: A pair of Gucci eyeglasses costs $75 more than a pair of Ray Ban eyeglasses.
Together, they cost $725. How much does each cost individually?

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