maths

• What is the first step in solving algebraic word problems?

  Understanding the problem
• What are the steps involved in understanding an algebraic word problem?

  1. Read carefully 2. Identify key information 3. Determine what's being asked 4. Visualise the scenario
• Why is it important to read the problem multiple times?

  To ensure you understand the details and identify key information
• In the example problem, what is the relationship between the rectangle's length and width?

  The length is 3 cm more than twice its width
• What does visualising the scenario help with in solving word problems?

  It helps to better understand the context and relationships in the problem
• What is the first step in identifying variables in a word problem?

  Recognising unknown quantities
• In the problem about Tom and his sister, how do we define the variables?

  Let x = Tom's current age and (x - 3) = his sister's current age
• How do you assign variables in a word problem?

  Use letters to represent unknown quantities
• What is the process of translating words into algebraic expressions?

  1. Identify key phrases 2. Convert words to symbols 3. Recognise common patterns
• What does the phrase "more than" translate to in algebraic terms?

  Addition (+)
• How would you translate "three less than half of a number" into an algebraic expression?

  (x/2) - 3 or 0.5x - 3
• What is the final step in solving an equation?

  Check your work
• What is the first step to solve the equation 3(x + 2) - 5 = 16?

  Expand the brackets
• What is the value of x in the equation 3(x + 2) - 5 = 16?

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