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Chapter 3: Q. 340 (page 405)

Did the problem-solving strategy help you solve word problems in this chapter? Explain.

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Yes, problem-solving strategies help us solve word problems in this chapter. After working through this chapter, now we can translate word problems situation into one line then assign variables to unknown values then write an equation using variables, and solve the equation.

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Step 1. Explanation 

Yes, problem-solving strategies help us solve word problems in this chapter.

After working through this chapter, now we can translate daily life word problems into equations and solve them easily which improves the better understanding word problems.

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Step 2. Step to solve word problems 

Word problems can be solved by following steps

  • Write the situation in one line.
  • Assign variables to unknown values.
  • Write an equation using variables.
  • solve the equation.

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